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Ai Weiwei
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ai Weiwei
- Fairytale
- each titled on the underside
- Qing dynasty wood chairs, in 2 parts
- Larger: 39 7/8 by 21 3/4 by 16 3/4 in. 102 by 55.2 by 43 cm.
- Smaller: 35 1/2 by 20 5/8 by 15 5/8 in. 90.5 by 52.3 by 40.3 cm.
- Executed in 2007.
Provenance
Galerie Neugerriemschneider, Berlin
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Kassel, Documenta 12, Fairytale, June - September 2007, no. L-015 and L/R-060
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. Both chairs exhibit losses, cracking, and abrasions which are inherent to the found nature of the objects. The smaller chair appears to have a few wood pieces that have been repaired and replaced.
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.