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David Hockney
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description
- David Hockney
- Chair with a Mind of Its Own
- signed, titled and dated May 1988 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 24 by 24 in. 61 by 61 cm.
Provenance
Nishimura Gallery, Tokyo
Private Collection, Tokyo
Sotheby's, New York, May 7, 1997, lot 312
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection, Tokyo
Sotheby's, New York, May 7, 1997, lot 312
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Tokyo, Nishimura Gallery, David Hockney Paintings - Flower, Chair, Interior, October - November 1989, pl. no. 25
Literature
Exh. Cat., Madrid, Fundación Juan March, David Hockney, 1992, p. 104, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges. There are scattered, light and unobtrusive surface abrasions in the black painted areas. Under close inspection, there are some scattered pinpoint accretions. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.