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Dan Flavin
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Dan Flavin
- Untitled (in honor of Harold Joachim) 2
- pink, yellow, blue and green fluorescent light
- 49 by 49 by 7 in. 124.5 by 124.5 by 17.8 cm.
- Executed in 1977, this work is number 2 from an edition of 5 of which 3 were fabricated and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Provenance
Heiner Friedrich, Inc., New York
John Weber Gallery, New York
Betty Freeman, Los Angeles (acquired in 1978)
Christie's, New York, May 14, 2009, lot 114
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
John Weber Gallery, New York
Betty Freeman, Los Angeles (acquired in 1978)
Christie's, New York, May 14, 2009, lot 114
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
New York, Leo Castelli Gallery, Summer Group Show, June - September 1979 (another example exhibited)
New York, Hirschl and Adler Galleries, Skowhegan Celebration Exhibition, May 1984 (another example exhibited)
Los Angeles, Margo Leavin Gallery, Dan Flavin: Spanning Corners, June - July 1984 (another example exhibited)
New York, Leo Castelli Gallery; New York, Brooke Alexander Gallery, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd: Sculpture and Works on Paper, March - May 2001 (another example exhibited)
New York, Hirschl and Adler Galleries, Skowhegan Celebration Exhibition, May 1984 (another example exhibited)
Los Angeles, Margo Leavin Gallery, Dan Flavin: Spanning Corners, June - July 1984 (another example exhibited)
New York, Leo Castelli Gallery; New York, Brooke Alexander Gallery, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd: Sculpture and Works on Paper, March - May 2001 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Ann Hindry, "Dan Flavin: Le Pur Vase d'aucun breuvage..." Artstudio, no. 6, Fall 1987, p. 112, illustrated (incorrectly installed)
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, Dan Flavin The Complete Lights 1961-1996, New York, 2004, cat. no. 409, p. 340, illustrated
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, Dan Flavin The Complete Lights 1961-1996, New York, 2004, cat. no. 409, p. 340, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The electrical components are in good working order. There are some minor abrasions to the fixtures as well as evidence of light wear and handling to the connection points.
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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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.