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Vik Muniz
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Vik Muniz
- The Origin of the World, After Courbet (from Pictures of Soil)
- signed, titled and dated 1999 on the reverse
- gelatin silver print
- 20 by 24 in. 50.8 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 1999, this work is artist's proof number 2 from an edition of 10 plus 5 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Vik Muniz and Pedro Corrêa do Lago, Vik Muniz: Complete Works, 1987-2009: Catalogue Raisonné, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2009, p. 284
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.