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Urs Fischer
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Urs Fischer
- Sigh, sigh, Sherlock!
- incised with the artist's signature, titled, dated 2004 and numbered XVII/XXV on a plaque on the underside of the tophat.
- fibreglass, gypsum, paint and ceramic, in 2 parts
- 92 by 32.3 by 32.3 cm. 36 1/4 by 12 3/4 by 12 3/4 in.
- This work is number 17 from an edition of 25.
Provenance
Parkett, Zurich
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2005
Literature
Benjamin Weissman, 'Garden of Earthly Hates', Parkett, No. 72, 2004, p. 93, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Condition
Colour:
The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the whites are lighter and brighter in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some faint scuff marks to the matte surface of the hat and some white residue to the inside of the hat. 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."
"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."