- 591
Doug Aitken
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Doug Aitken
- Plateau
- duratran mounted to Plexiglas in aluminum lightbox
- 52 1/8 by 122 1/8 by 14 in. 132.4 by 310.2 by 35.6 cm.
- Executed in 2002.
Provenance
303 Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall and the electrical components are in good working order. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the sides and edges of the lightbox. There is faint surface scratching on the Plexiglas, which is only visible under raking light and not visible when the lightbox is on. There appears to be an unobtrusive undulation throughout the print, which is most noticeable when the lightbox is off. There are minor imperfections in the print, most notably in the top quadrants and near the edges of the lightbox. There is evidence of wear and handling to the back of the lightbox as well as scattered scratches and minor indentations, which is most likely a result of the work being installed and removed from the wall overtime and can only be seen when the piece is not installed.
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.