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Wangechi Mutu
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Wangechi Mutu
- A Roof Over My Pearl
- each signed and dated 2008 on a label affixed to the reverse
- ink, collage and watercolor on paper, in 5 parts
- Largest: 12 1/4 by 9 1/8 in. 31.1 by 23.2 cm. Smallest: 9 7/8 by 7 7/8 in. 25.1 by 20 cm.
Provenance
Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, Culver City
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Berlin, Deutsche Guggenheim & Brussels, Wiels Center for Contemporary Art, Wangechi Mutu: My Dirty Little Heaven, April – September 2010
Condition
This work is in very good conditional overall. Each sheet is hinged verso to the matte along the upper right and upper left edges. The perimeters of three sheets have a black edge, which is inherent to the artist's working method. There is a slight undulation to each sheet. The collaged elements run up to the edge of each sheet and goes over the edge of the work pictured on the far right in the catalogue. Each work is 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.
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.