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Jonathan Meese
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Jonathan Meese
- Generalissimoz-Monte-Cristo
- incised with the artist's initials and dated 07
- bronze and mixed media
- 44 by 39 by 31cm.; 17 3/8 by 15 3/8 by 12 1/4 in.
- with base: 50.5 by 41.6 by 28.6cm.; 19 7/8 by 16 3/8 by 11 1/4 in.
- Executed in 2007, this work is number 3 from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Bortolami Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2008
Exhibited
Toronto, Greener Pastures Contemporary Art, Jonathan Meese, 2008 (edition no. unknown)
New York, Venus Over Manhattan, À Rebours, 2012 (edition no. unknown)
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the tonality of the miniature disco ball tends less towards gold and more towards bronze in the original. The patina of the sculpture contains more blue undertones in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition.
"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."