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Cindy Sherman
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Cindy Sherman
- Untitled #218
- signed, dated 1990 and numbered 6/6 on the reverse
- c-print in artist's frame
- 66 by 42 in. 167.6 by 106.7 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection
Exhibited
Munich, Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst, Cindy Sherman: History Portraits, June - July 1991, cat. no. 24, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
New York, Skarstedt Gallery, Cindy Sherman: History Portraits, November - December 2008
New York, Skarstedt Gallery, Cindy Sherman: History Portraits, November - December 2008
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. There are spots of purple and yellow discolorations throughout the surface, many of which appear to be fingerprints and could be inherent to the artistÂ’s working method. There are abrasions to the surface of the print and Plexiglas in all quadrants. There is a 43 inch long vertical abrasion on the surface of the print, which is 4 inches from the right edge. At the bottom of the vertical abrasion is a 1 inch area of various abrasions approximately 4 inches from the right edge and 11 inches from the bottom. The print is mounted to the backing board and 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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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.