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Erwin Wurm
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Erwin Wurm
- Mies van der Rohe Melting
- signed, inscribed artist's proof and dated 05 on the underside
- polyester
- 105.5 by 90 by 70cm.; 41 1/2 by 35 3/8 by 27 1/2 in.
- Executed in 2005, this work is an artist's proof aside from the edition of 8.
Provenance
Private Collection, Austria
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Aachen, Ludwig Museum für Internationale Kunst; Vienna, MuMoK; Hamburg, Deichtorhallen, Erwin Wurm: The Artist Who Swallowed the World, 2006-07, p. 176, another example exhibited and illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a small number of short and unobtrusive rubmarks in a few isolated places at the base 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."