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David LaChapelle
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- David LaChapelle
- Deluge
- signed on a label affixed to the reverse of the right-facing panel
- digital c-print, in two parts
- each: 125 by 243cm.; 49 1/4 by 95 5/8 in.
- overall: 125 by 486cm.; 49 1/4 by 191 3/8 in.
- Executed in 2006, this work is AP 1/3 aside from an edition of 6.
Provenance
Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2007
Exhibited
Florence, Forte Belvedere Museum, David LaChapelle, 2009 (edition no. unknown)
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Post Modern Pop Photography, 2010 (edition no. unknown)
Puerto Rico, Museo Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico, Nosotros: La Humanidad al Borde, 2011- 12 (edition no. unknown)
Busan, Bexco Art Center, David LaChapelle, 2012 (edition no. unknown)
Stockholm, Fotigrafiska Museet, Burning Beauty, 2012 (edition no. unknown)
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue: Milan, Palazzo Reale, David LaChapelle, 2007-08, pp.103-23, no. 1, another example illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is richer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Visible only upon extremely close inspection in raking light, there are a few very thin, shallow and unobtrusive surface scratches isolated in places.
"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."