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Annette Messager
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Annette Messager
- Variétés no.74 (Totem), 1980-1981
- black and white colorized photographies and acrylic on paper laid down on fabric mounted on panel
- 228 x 37 cm (oeuvre); 89 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (work)
Provenance
Galerie Laage-Salomon, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Sale: Tajan, Art Abstrait & Contemporain - Photographies, 23 November 2000, lot 83
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Sale: Tajan, Art Abstrait & Contemporain - Photographies, 23 November 2000, lot 83
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris
Condition
The colors are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the latter does not convey the texture of the painting.
The background panel is slightly dirty and presents some irregularities that were prior to the execution of the work.
This work is in very good condition.
"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."