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Louise Bourgeois
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Louise Bourgeois
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1984
- graphite on torn and burnt paper
- 95 1/2 by 39 in. 242.6 by 99.1 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Lelong, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The edges are regularly torn and there are scattered creases and small tears throughout which appear to be inherent to the artist's working method and are visible in the catalogue illustration. The burn holes throughout the work are intentional. There are scattered graphite smudges and abrasions which appear to be by the artist's hand. There is an undulation to the sheet. Hinged verso to the matte intermittently along the edges. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.