Lot 34
  • 34

Marilyn Minter

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Marilyn Minter
  • Parched
  • signed, titled, dated 1999 and variously inscribed on the reverse
  • enamel on metal
  • 91.5 by 122 cm. 36 by 48 in.

Provenance

Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Stockholm

Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001

Condition

Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly pinker in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a minute speck of loss to the centre of the bottom edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."

Catalogue Note

“Yeah, well, my theory is that you can make pictures of anything as long as you make them beautiful. You’ve just got to take out the narrative and let people hear you. I’m making images of things that might be disgusting even, like strings of spit, but I’m trying to make them gorgeous. It’s also sort of a way to be able to have a fiery red bush painting of mine in your living room” (Marilyn Minter in conversation with Hannah Ghorashi, Art News, 2 April 2016, online).