Lot 131
  • 131

Gerhard Richter

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Gerhard Richter
  • Untitled (5.2.1991)
  • signed and dated 5.2.91
  • oil on photograph
  • 4 by 5 7/8 in. 10.1 by 15 cm.

Provenance

Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in May 1991

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist’s working method. Under very close inspection, a faint discoloration to the extreme top edge of the photograph is visible, as inherent to the artist’s chosen medium. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat along the top and lateral edges. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

"Art is the highest form of hope." Gerhard Richter