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Ugo Rondinone
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Ugo Rondinone
- Poem 'Wednesday'
- signed, titled and numbered 2/6 on the artist's box; stamped with the artist's signature and numbered 2/6 on the reverse
- 23 carat gold, artist's wooden box, leather cord and metal stand
- sculpture: 9.6 by 4.8 by 3cm.; 3 3/4 by 1 7/8 by 1 1/4 in.
- with stand: 22 by 6 by 6.2cm.; 8 5/8 by 2 3/8 by 2 1/2 in.
- Executed in 2012, this work is number 2 from an edition of 6.
Provenance
Donated by the artist, Pierre Hugo and Sébastien & Stéphanie Janssen
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a small number of minute and unobtrusive handling marks in a few isolated places, as well as an associated tiny and faint speck of burnishing towards the upper centre of the sculpture.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."