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Gillian Wise
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Gillian Wise
- Counter Rhythms & Levels (Relief for Unilever House)
- signed twice, titled, dated 1982 and 2.8.82 and inscribed on the reverse
- stainless steel and cellulose car paint on construction
- 88.5 by 88.5cm.; 35 by 35in.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's London, 16th October 2013, lot 187
Austin/Desmond Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner
Austin/Desmond Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The board and the attached board and metal elements all appear sound and securely attached. The corners of the supporting board are slightly rounded and uneven, which are thought to be in keeping with the Artist's materials, and there is also a very small area of loss to the board at the lower left corner. The lower left tip of the rectangular section of metal in the lower left corner is very slightly bent. There is some uneveness to the board in places, including to the painted area of board at the left side, which are thought to be in keeping with the Artist's materials and working method. There is a very light scratch to the topmost metal element at the left vertical edge, and there may be one or two further very slight scuffs to the metal elements in places, as well as one further tiny dent to the top of one of the metal squares in the upper right quadrant. There is some light surface dirt in places, particularly to the painted wooden elements, and a speck of possible oxidisation to the square metal element in the lower left corner. There are also some fingerprint marks to some of the metal elements. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals some areas of light fluorescence, which are thought to be in keeping with the Artist's materials and not thought to be indicative of retouching.
The work is presented unframed.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."