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Sheila Hicks
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Sheila Hicks
- Study for the décor of DuPont de Nemours headquarters, 1972-1973
- Dedicated, signed and dated For Monty Love Sheila Hicks Paris 73 on the reverse
- silk, linen and metal threads
- 21 x 27,3 cm ; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4 in.
silk, linen and metal threads on canvas
Provenance
Gift from the artist to the parents of the present owners
Private collection, Belgium
Private collection, Belgium
Literature
Monique Lévi-Strauss, Sheila Hicks, Paris, 1974, pp. 52-53 for several views of the project realised for the company DuPont de Nemours in their headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware
Condition
Good overall condition.
Very few and minor lacks of threads. A few slightly loose threads.
Dust and surface dirt scattered, consistent with age and use.
"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."