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John Bock
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Bock
- Molke-Me-Mind
- styrofoam, wood, chair, sweater, pants, plastic bottles, vitamin pills, water, instant coffee powder, string and tape
- 113 3/4 by 64 by 41 in. 288.9 by 162.5 by 104 cm.
- Executed in 1999.
Provenance
Anton Kern Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. All of the elements are accounted for and intact. There is wear and faint scuffs to all elements due to the artist's choice of medium. There are holes to the Styrofoam where the chair legs rest. There are surface scratches and wear to the chair. There is faint discoloration to the adhesive tape, which is lifting in several locations.
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.