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Julian Opie
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Julian Opie
- Gary, Pop Star (with Beads and Shades)
- signed on the overlap
- c-type print on wooden mount
- 35 by 29 cm. 13 7/8 by 11 3/8 in.
- Executed in 1999.
Provenance
Galerie Bob van Orsouw, Zürich
Private Collection, France
Sotheby's, London, 6 February 2009, Lot 186
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, France
Sotheby's, London, 6 February 2009, Lot 186
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Daniel Kujakoviç & Julian Opie, Julian Opie: Portraits, Zurich 2003, p. 41, illustration of another version in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is very slightly brighter in the original.
Condition:
This work is in good condition. There are a few small scuff marks towards the right edge of the composition, notably towards the upper and lower right corners. There are two further small scuff marks towards the upper edge of the composition; one to the centre and one approximately 10cm to its left. There are some minute media accretions to the figure's neck, towards the lower edge of the composition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."