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Francis Alÿs
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Alÿs
- Donkey
- signed and dated 1990 on the reverse
- oil on canvas wrapped in bubble wrap
- 36 by 44 cm. 14 1/8 by 17 3/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner in the early 1990s
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. There are some media accretions and holes to the bubble warp, which appear to be in keeping with the artist's chosen materials, and the bubble wrap has come loose to the upper edge on the reverse. All other surface irregularities appear to be in keeping with the artist's choice of found materials.
"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."