- 510
Felix Gonzalez-Torres
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Felix Gonzalez-Torres
- "Untitled" (Madrid 1971)
- signed, titled and dated NYC 1987 on the reverse of each plastic bag
- c-print jigsaw puzzles, plastic bags and wall lettering
- Three parts: 15 by 18 in. 38.1 by 45.7 cm.
- One part: 9 1/2 by 7 1/2 in. One part: 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 in. One part: 1/2 by 3 in. One part: 24.1 by 19 cm. One part: 19 by 24.1 cm. One part: 1.3 by 7.6 cm.
- Executed in 1987-1988, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance
White Columns, New York
Andrew Ong, New York (acquired from the above)
Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2001
Andrew Ong, New York (acquired from the above)
Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2001
Exhibited
New York, White Columns, Real World: Jon Tower, Lorna Simpson, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, October - November 1988
New York, Achim Kubinski Gallery, Guest Room with Andrew Ong, 1993
Berlin, Hamburger Bahnhof, Museum für Gegenwart, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, October 2006 - January 2007
Brussels, Wiels Contemporary Art Centre and traveling, Felix Gonzalez-Torres. Specific Objects without Specific Form, January - April 2011
New York, Achim Kubinski Gallery, Guest Room with Andrew Ong, 1993
Berlin, Hamburger Bahnhof, Museum für Gegenwart, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, October 2006 - January 2007
Brussels, Wiels Contemporary Art Centre and traveling, Felix Gonzalez-Torres. Specific Objects without Specific Form, January - April 2011
Literature
Steven Evans, "Real World," Art-Scribe International, Summer 1989, p.83
Fundación Caja de Pensiones, ed., El Jardín Salvaje, 1990, pp. 42-43 and 123 (text), 70-75 and 148-151, illustrated
Dan Cameron, El Jardin Salvaje, Madrid, 1991, p. 42, illustrated
Nancy Spector, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, New York, 1995, p. 48, illustrated
Dietmar Elger, et al., eds., Felix Gonzalez-Torres: Catalogue Raisonné, Ostfildern-Ruit, 1997, cat. no. 21, p. 25, illustrated
Julie Ault, ed., Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Göttingen, 2006, pp. 185-186, illustrated in color twice (in installation at White Columns, New York, 1988)
Gesine Borcherdt, "Die Gegenwärtigkeit der Geister," artnet, February 8, 2011
Fundación Caja de Pensiones, ed., El Jardín Salvaje, 1990, pp. 42-43 and 123 (text), 70-75 and 148-151, illustrated
Dan Cameron, El Jardin Salvaje, Madrid, 1991, p. 42, illustrated
Nancy Spector, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, New York, 1995, p. 48, illustrated
Dietmar Elger, et al., eds., Felix Gonzalez-Torres: Catalogue Raisonné, Ostfildern-Ruit, 1997, cat. no. 21, p. 25, illustrated
Julie Ault, ed., Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Göttingen, 2006, pp. 185-186, illustrated in color twice (in installation at White Columns, New York, 1988)
Gesine Borcherdt, "Die Gegenwärtigkeit der Geister," artnet, February 8, 2011
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges of both plastic bags. There are pinholes in the top left and right corners of each bag, which is inherent to the hanging method of the work.
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.