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Olafur Eliasson
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Olafur Eliasson
- Parabolic thinking
- stainless steel, concave mirror and glass eye
- 32 by 32 by 15cm.; 12 1/2 by 12 1/2 by 5 7/8 in.
- Executed in 2010, this work is number 11 from an edition of 24, plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Courtesy the artist; neugerriemschneider, Berlin; Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York
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Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some oxidisation and light burnishing to the extreme outer edges of the mirror.
"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
In line with Olafur Eliasson's ongoing investigation into perception, Parabolic thinking consists of a single glass eye suspended in front of a concave mirror, its iris and pupil directed towards the mirror's reflective surface. When looking at the mirror, the viewer sees an inverted reflection of himself, his surroundings, and of the floating eye. The glass eye seems to float in front of the mirror while a larger, distorted eye stares back at the viewer from within the mirror's surface. The thin wire, visible as one moves around the work, evokes a line of sight extending from the glass eye. With its round shape, the mirror evokes the Buddhist concept of the circle as a signifier for the universe, while the glass eye calls to mind the notion of the "third eye", perception beyond ordinary sight.