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Rashid Johnson
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Rashid Johnson
- Thrown for Chinua Achebe
- signed, titled and dated 05 on the inside of the plinth
- metallic paint on chair, on artist's plinth
- chair: 113 by 60 by 49cm.; 44 1/2 by 23 1/2 by 19 1/4 in.
- with plinth: 143.2 by 75 by 75cm.; 56 3/8 by 9 1/2 by 29 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galleria 404, Naples
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005
Exhibited
Vienna, Centre Pasquart, Out of Art, 2007
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Museo Artium, Gravity: Coleccion Ernesto Esposito, 2008, p. 51, illustrated
San Lucio, Belvedere di San Lucio, Passaggi dalla Collezione Privata di Ernesto Esposito, 2011, p. 34, illustrated
Bologna, Museo Mambo, Cara Domani: Opere dalla Collezione Ernesto Esposito, 2012, p. 8, illustrated in colour
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Museo Artium, Gravity: Coleccion Ernesto Esposito, 2008, p. 51, illustrated
San Lucio, Belvedere di San Lucio, Passaggi dalla Collezione Privata di Ernesto Esposito, 2011, p. 34, illustrated
Bologna, Museo Mambo, Cara Domani: Opere dalla Collezione Ernesto Esposito, 2012, p. 8, illustrated in colour
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Naples, Annarumma404, Rashid Johnson: I Hope I'm Funny, 2010, pp. 37 and 41, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the tonality of the chair is slightly warmer and tends more towards bronze in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light wear to the chair and plinth 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."