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Joseph Beuys
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Beuys
- Enterprise, 18.11.72, 18:5:16 Uhr 1973
- signed, titled and numbered AUFLAGE 24 STÜCK NR. 4 on a plaque affixed to the zinc box
- zinc box, black and white photograph, camera and felt, in two parts
- overall: 41 by 30.5 by 15cm.; 16 by 12 by 6in.
- Executed in 1973, this work is number 4 from a signed and numbered edition of 24, plus 5 proofs numbered I to V and 2 unnumbered proofs.
Provenance
Private Collection, Italy
Exhibited
Barcelona, Centre d'Art Santa Mònica, TV/ARTS/TV, 2010
Literature
Jörg Schellmann, Ed., Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, pp. 104-105 illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is in overall very good condition. All collaged elements are stable.(i) The photograph is attached verso to the zinc box. Close inspection reveals very light wear to the upper edge as well as the upper and lower right corner tips of the print. (ii) There are marks of oxidation in places on the zink box which is in keeping with the artist's working process.
"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."