- 134
Louise Bourgeois
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Louise Bourgeois
- Untitled
- i. incised with the date 01 and inscription ELEMENT 2 of 3
ii. incised with the artist's initials, date MAF 01, number 1/8 and inscription ELEMENT 1 of 3
iii. incised with the date 01 and inscription ELEMENT 3 of 3 - bronze with silver nitrate patina, in 3 parts
- i. 10 3/4 by 8 3/8 by 6 1/2 in. 27.3 by 21.3 by 16.5 cm. ii. 12 1/2 by 8 1/4 by 6 in. 31.8 by 21 by 15.2 cm.
- iii. 7 by 6 by 5 in. 17.8 by 15.2 by 12.7 cm.
- Executed in 2001, this work is number 1 from an edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Kukje Gallery, Seoul
Acquired by the present owner from the above in July 2007
Acquired by the present owner from the above in July 2007
Exhibited
Halmstad, Mjellby Konstmuseum, Fernand Léger, May - August 2005 (another example exhibited)
San Francisco, Gallery Paule Anglim, Louise Bourgeois: Prints and Drawings, September - October 2005 (another example exhibited)
Vienna, Kunsthalle Wien, Le Surrealisme, C’est Moi! Homage to Salvador Dali, June - October 2011, p. 84, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
San Francisco, Gallery Paule Anglim, Louise Bourgeois: Prints and Drawings, September - October 2005 (another example exhibited)
Vienna, Kunsthalle Wien, Le Surrealisme, C’est Moi! Homage to Salvador Dali, June - October 2011, p. 84, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Literature
Brigitte Cornand, La Rivière Gentille, Les Films du Siamois/Centre Pompidou with Harvestworks and Easton Foundation, 2007
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to all three elements, including areas where the patina has rubbed off and become uneven. There are scattered, light surface abrasions to all elements and black spot accretions on one side and edge of the smallest element. Some dust has settled into the membranous crevices of the two similar elements and there is evidence of pitting on both of these elements. There is a gentle rattling when the two smaller elements are handled, which could possibly be inherent to the artist's working method.
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 has always been a sexual suggestiveness in my work. Sometimes I am totally concerned with female shapes – clusters of breasts like clouds – but often I merge that imagery – phallic breasts, male and female, active and passive” Louise Bourgeois