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Agus Suwage
Estimate
250,000 - 380,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Agus Suwage
- Self-Healing Series
- Signed, stamped with two seals of the artist, and dated 2005
- Watercolor and nicotine on paper, in 17 parts
- Smallest: 33 by 36 cm.; 13 by 14 ¼ in.; Largest: 59.5 by 48 cm.; 23 ¼ by 18 ¾ in.
Literature
Enin Supriyanto, Agus Suwage: Still Crazy After All These Years, Studio Biru, Indonesia, 2010, P. 358 - 367
Condition
The work is in good condition overall. In each work, there is evidence of light wear and handling around the edges of the paintings, along with scattered spots of foxing in the background (some are more apparent than others). Examination under ultraviolet light shows no sign of restoration. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"I derive inspiration from my deep, sincere thoughts and personal questions. It is like personal therapy where I try to expand and build upon what comes across my mind. It is a method I follow to get away, reanalyze and think things through."
Agus Suwage cited in an interview with The Whiteboard Journal, 2011