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Maurizio Cattelan
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Cesena 47 - A.C. Forniture Sud 12
- signed, titled and dated 92 on the reverse of the forex
- i. black and white photograph on aluminum
ii. black and white photograph on forex - i. 47 1/2 by 70 7/8 in. 120 by 180 cm.
- ii. 48 1/4 by 73 5/8 in. 122.6 by 187 cm.
- Executed in 1991, these works are respectively numbers 1 and 2, each from an edition of 2 plus 1 artist's proof, and each is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Provenance
Galleria Massimo de Carlo, Milan
Private Collection, Milan
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Private Collection, Milan
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Exh. Cat., Brétigny sur-Orgé, Centre d'Art Brétigny sur-Orgé (and traveling), Maurizio Cattelan, 1997, p. 52, illustration of one
Exh. Cat., London, Tate Gallery, Abracadabra: International Contemporary Art, 1999, p. 27, illustration of one
Francesco Bonami, Nancy Spector and Barbara Vanderlinden, Maurizio Cattelan, London, 2000, pp. 56-57, illustration of both
Exh. Cat., New York, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Maurizio Cattelan: All, 2011-12, fig. 11, pp. 48-49, illustration of one
Franklin Sirmans, Maurizio Cattelan Is There Life Before Death?, New Haven, 2010, pp. 32-33, illustrated
Exh. Cat., London, Tate Gallery, Abracadabra: International Contemporary Art, 1999, p. 27, illustration of one
Francesco Bonami, Nancy Spector and Barbara Vanderlinden, Maurizio Cattelan, London, 2000, pp. 56-57, illustration of both
Exh. Cat., New York, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Maurizio Cattelan: All, 2011-12, fig. 11, pp. 48-49, illustration of one
Franklin Sirmans, Maurizio Cattelan Is There Life Before Death?, New Haven, 2010, pp. 32-33, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are various apparent scratches, brown accretions, fingerprints and soiling that are in the original images, and not on the surface of these reprinted photographs. Both photographs are unframed.
i) This photograph, mounted on aluminum, has two minute nicks and losses to the left edge located 2 ¾ - 2 7/8" from the upper left corner, and 1" from the bottom left corner. In the upper right corner, there are a few light horizontal scratches in the white background at upper left. What appear to be minute vestiges of the reverse white photo paper are evident in the upper right corner and lower right edge, 4 ¾" from the lower right corner.
ii) This photograph, mounted on forex, has a few areas of minor nicks and losses along the edges, primarily 4 ¼ - 5 ½" from the upper right corner and extending 1/2" down from the corner, and along the bottom edge 8 ½" in from the right corner. There are also: a small smudged accretion, 10 – 10 ½" from the top and ¼ - ¾" from the left edge; two possible light scuffs, 4 – 5" from the upper right corner; a ½" horizontal scratch 2" from the top and 10 ½ - 11" from the right.
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.
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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.