- 48
Thomas Ruff
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Ruff
- h.t.b. 02
- signed, titled, dated 1999 and numbered 4/5 on the backing board
- chromogenic colour print face-mounted to Diasec
- image: 100 by 133.5 cm. 39 3/8 by 52 1/2 in.
- framed: 129.5 by 163 cm. 51 by 64 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1999, this work is number 4 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
Johnen Galerie, Berlin
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Zwirner & Wirth, Thomas Ruff: l.m.v.d.r., 2001 (edition no. unknown)
Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle; Essen, Museum Folkwang; Oslo, Museet for Samtidskunst; Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus; Dublin, Irish Museum of Modern Art; Vitoria-Gasteiz, Artium - Centro-Museo Vasco de Arte Contemporáneo; Porto, Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Serralves; Liverpool, Tate, Thomas Ruff. Fotografien 1979 bis heute, pp. 51 and 242, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle; Essen, Museum Folkwang; Oslo, Museet for Samtidskunst; Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus; Dublin, Irish Museum of Modern Art; Vitoria-Gasteiz, Artium - Centro-Museo Vasco de Arte Contemporáneo; Porto, Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Serralves; Liverpool, Tate, Thomas Ruff. Fotografien 1979 bis heute, pp. 51 and 242, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the colour of the sky is slightly brighter in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection in raking light reveals some shallow and unobtrusive surface scratches to the plexiglass in isolated places.
"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."