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George Condo
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Condo
- Priest in the Snow
- signed and dated 04 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 48 1/4 by 36 in. 122.5 by 91.5 cm.
Provenance
Simon Lee Gallery, London
Phillips de Pury & Co., London
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Phillips de Pury & Co., London
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges and corners of the canvas, particularly along the top edge and bottom right corner. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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
"It's what I call artificial realism. That's what I do. I try to depict a character's train of thoughts simultaneously – hysteria, joy, sadness, desperation. If you could see these things at once that would be like what I'm trying to make you see in my art." George Condo