- 186
Joseph Beuys
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Beuys
- Enterprise, 18.11.72, 18:5:16 UHR
- titled and numbered AUFLAGE 24 STÜCK NR. 3 on a plaque affixed to the zinc box
- zinc box, black and white photograph, camera and felt
- overall: 41 by 30.5 by 15cm.; 16 by 12 by 6in.
- Executed in 1973, this work is number 3 from a signed and numbered edition of 24, plus 5 proofs numbered I to V and 2 unnumbered proofs.
Provenance
Ronnie Van de Velde, Antwerp
Private Collection, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, 3 May 1995, Lot 185
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, 3 May 1995, Lot 185
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Jörg Schellmann, Ed., Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1985, p. 86, illustration of another example
Jörg Schellmann, Ed., Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, pp. 104-05, illustration of another example in colour
Dieter Buchhart and Hans-Peter Wipplinger, Joseph Beuys: Shamane, Nürnberg 2008, p. 81 illustration of another example in colour
Jörg Schellmann, Ed., Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, pp. 104-05, illustration of another example in colour
Dieter Buchhart and Hans-Peter Wipplinger, Joseph Beuys: Shamane, Nürnberg 2008, p. 81 illustration of another example in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the tonality of the photograph if warmer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in good and original condition. The corners of the photograph are slightly detached from the box, and the sheet is slightly creased. There are signs of wear, oxidised handling marks and shallow surface scratches throughout the zinc.
"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."