- 444
Damien Hirst
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Damien Hirst
- Loperamide
- household gloss on canvas
- 63 by 45 in. 160 by 114.3 cm.
- Executed in 2005.
Provenance
White Cube, London
Private Collection
Private Collection
Literature
Jason Beard and Millicent Wilner, eds., The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011 Damien Hirst, London, 2013, p. 338, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the sides and turning edges of the canvas, which has resulted in minor areas of light surface soiling. There are pinpoint black media accretions scattered in the upper right quadrant. One is approximately 5 ½ inches from the right edge and 25 inches from the top edge. Another is 9 inches from the right edge and 12 inches from the top edge. There is a 2 inch square area of surface irregularity in the white paint approximately 22 inches from the right edge and 22 inches from the top edge, which appears inherent to the artist's working method. There are several yellow/brown pinpoint accretions approximately 5 inches from the right edge and 30 inches from the top edge. There is an area of light surface soiling in the white paint along the left edge, approximately 16 inches above the bottom left corner. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
“I see every spot within each painting as being alone yet together with all the other spots; I can find the pieces sad or happy... I think I’ll always make them… they’re a bit childish – a bit like sweets (smarties) or drugs. I had my stomach pumped as a child because I ate pills thinking they were sweets.” Damien Hirst