Lot 605
  • 605

Marc Quinn

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Marc Quinn
  • The Road to Enlightenment
  • lacquered bronze
  • 34 by 33 1/2 by 22 in. 86.4 by 85.1 by 55.9 cm.
  • Executed in 2007, this work is artist's proof number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 3 artist's proofs.

Provenance

Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Salzburg
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

New York, Mary Boone Gallery, Sphinx, May - June 2007 (another example exhibited)
Montreal, DHC/ART, Marc Quinn, October 2007 - January 2008 (another example exhibited)
Paris, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Fuentes: Non-European Influences on Contemporary Artists, April - May 2009
Tokyo Station Hotel, Timeless Muses, August - September 2013 (another example exhibited)

Condition

This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is a minor discoloration to the top of the base, behind the figure at back right.
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.