Lot 515
  • 515

Martin Kippenberger

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Martin Kippenberger
  • Untitled
  • each signed with the artist's initials and dated 95
  • graphite and colored pencil on hotel stationary
  • i. 10 1/2 by 7 1/4 in. 26.7 by 18.4 cm.; ii. 8 3/8 by 5 3/4 in. 21.3 by 14.6 cm.;
  • iii. 11 5/8 by 8 1/4 in. 29.5 by 21 cm.; iv. 10 1/2 by 7 1/8 in. 26.7 by 18.1 cm.

Provenance

Galerie Bärbel Grässlin, Frankfurt
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006

Condition

(i) This work is in excellent condition overall. The sheet is unevenly cut, which is inherent to the medium. The sheet has been hinged intermittently to the matte. Framed under glass. (ii) This work is in very good condition overall. Each of the edges is slightly worn. The sheet has been hinged intermittently to the matte. Framed under glass. (iii) This work is in very good condition overall. There is a slight crease in the top right corner and the top left edge is slightly worn. There is minor creasing to the left and right of the hotel logo, approximately 1 inch from the top edge. There is a slight undulation to the bottom edge of the sheet. The sheet has been hinged intermittently to the matte. Framed under glass. (iv) This work is in very good condition overall. The top right corner has a minor crease. There is a slight undulation to the bottom edge of the sheet. The sheet has been hinged intermittently to the matte. Framed under glass.
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.