Lot 440
  • 440

Mike Kelley

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • Mike Kelley
  • A Weakness Inside (from "The Sublime")
  • titled
  • acrylic on paper
  • 86 by 42 in. 218.4 by 106.7 cm.
  • Executed in 1983.

Provenance

Private Collection, Switzerland
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. There are pinholes, small losses, creases and small tears along all four sides and corners, which are inherent to the artist's working method. The sheet shows signs of wear and handling, and there is an overall undulation which is inherent to the medium. There are small losses in both bottom corners, and along the left edge, approximately 46 inches from the bottom of the sheet. There are two small tears along the right edge, approximately 31 and 17 inches from the bottom, respectively. There is another small tear extending from the bottom edge approximately 12 inches from the left side. The sheet is hinged verso intermittently along the edges to the backing board. 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.
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