- 152
Joseph Beuys
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Beuys
- Intuition; Schiefertafel; Rose für direkte Demokratie; Untitled (Solomon R. Guggenheim tape); and Untitled (Paintbrush) (S. 7, 52, 71)
- Wooden box, paintbrush, glass measuring cylinder, printed slate slab, tape recording in plexiglass box
- smallest multiple (tape recording): 70 by 110mm 2 3/4 by 4 1/4 in
- largest (S. 71): height 360mm 14 1/8 in
A set of multiples in various media, circa 1968-73, Intuition, signed and dated in pencil verso, titled, from an unlimited edition; Schiefertafel, incised with the artist's signature verso, from the edition of 200; Rose für direkte Demokratie, from an unlimited edition, with the certificate of authenication signed in ink, numbered 157/∞; Untitled, tape recording contained in plexiglass case, the wooden paintbrush signed in red felt-tip pen and with an indiscernible inscription
Condition
All multiples in good condition, Schiefertafel with the occasional faint hairline scratches, remains of previous adhesive at corners verso, Rose für direkte Demokratie with restored crack along the base, one label of the tape lifting.
(The case for the tape inscribed 'Josef Beuys' in ball-point pen)
"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."