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JENNY HOLZER | White Tower
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jenny Holzer
- White Tower
- two-sided LED freestanding tower with white diodes and stainless steel base
- tower: 120 1/8 by 5 3/8 by 5 3/8 in. 305.1 by 13.7 by 13.7 cm.
- base: 2 3/4 by 24 by 24 in. 7 by 61 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 2007, this work is unique.
Provenance
Yvon Lambert Gallery, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007
Condition
This work is in excellent and structurally sound condition overall. The electronic components are in good working order. The work is currently wired for EU outlets (220V) and requires a transformer in order to be compatible with US outlets (110V).
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.
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
THE JOKE’S ON YOU
I’M BIDING MY TIME LOOKING FOR THE SPOT
YOU THINK NO ONE CAN REACH YOU
NO ONE CAN HAVE WHAT YOU HAVE
I’VE BEEN PLANNING WHILE YOU’RE PLAYING
I’VE BEEN SAVING WHILE YOU’RE SPENDING
THE GAME IS ALMOST OVER SO IT’S TIME YOU ACKNOWLEDGE ME
DO YOU WANT TO FALL NOT EVER KNOWING WHO TOOK YOU?
FEAR IS THE MOST ELEGANT WEAPON
YOUR HANDS ARE NEVER MESSY
THREATENING BODILY HARM IS CRUDE
WORK INSTEAD ON MINDS AND BELIEFS
PLAY INSECURITIES LIKE A PIANO
BE CREATIVE IN APPROACH
FORCE ANXIETY TO EXCRUCIATING LEVELS OR GENTLY UNDERMINE THE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
PANIC DRIVES HUMAN HERDS OVER CLIFFS
AN ALTERNATIVE IS TERROR-INDUCED IMMOBILIZATION
FEAR FEEDS ON FEAR
PUT THIS EFFICIENT PROCESS IN MOTION
MANIPULATION IS NOT LIMITED TO PEOPLE
ECONOMIC SOCIAL AND DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS CAN BE SHAKEN
IT WILL BE DEMONSTRATED THAT NOTHING IS SAFE SACRED OR SANE
THERE IS NO RESPITE FROM HORROR
ABSOLUTES ARE QUICKSILVER
RESULTS ARE SPECTACULAR
FREEDOM IS IT!
Selections from Survival text in the present work
I’M BIDING MY TIME LOOKING FOR THE SPOT
YOU THINK NO ONE CAN REACH YOU
NO ONE CAN HAVE WHAT YOU HAVE
I’VE BEEN PLANNING WHILE YOU’RE PLAYING
I’VE BEEN SAVING WHILE YOU’RE SPENDING
THE GAME IS ALMOST OVER SO IT’S TIME YOU ACKNOWLEDGE ME
DO YOU WANT TO FALL NOT EVER KNOWING WHO TOOK YOU?
FEAR IS THE MOST ELEGANT WEAPON
YOUR HANDS ARE NEVER MESSY
THREATENING BODILY HARM IS CRUDE
WORK INSTEAD ON MINDS AND BELIEFS
PLAY INSECURITIES LIKE A PIANO
BE CREATIVE IN APPROACH
FORCE ANXIETY TO EXCRUCIATING LEVELS OR GENTLY UNDERMINE THE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
PANIC DRIVES HUMAN HERDS OVER CLIFFS
AN ALTERNATIVE IS TERROR-INDUCED IMMOBILIZATION
FEAR FEEDS ON FEAR
PUT THIS EFFICIENT PROCESS IN MOTION
MANIPULATION IS NOT LIMITED TO PEOPLE
ECONOMIC SOCIAL AND DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS CAN BE SHAKEN
IT WILL BE DEMONSTRATED THAT NOTHING IS SAFE SACRED OR SANE
THERE IS NO RESPITE FROM HORROR
ABSOLUTES ARE QUICKSILVER
RESULTS ARE SPECTACULAR
FREEDOM IS IT!
Selections from Survival text in the present work