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George Condo
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- George Condo
- Modern Cave Man
- signed and dated 07
- acrylic and charcoal on canvas
- 52 3/4 by 46 in. 134 by 116.8 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Andrea Caratsch, Zurich
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Paris, Fondation Dina Vierny, Musée Maillol, George Condo: La Civilisation Perdue, April - August 2009
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the sides and edges of the canvas. There are various stray charcoal smudges across the canvas, which appear inherent to the artist's working method. Under ultraviolet light condition 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
"There was a time when I realized that the central focal point of portraiture did not have to be representational in any way. You don’t need to paint the body to show the truth about a character. All you need is the head and the hands." George Condo