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JOHN O'REILLY (B. 1930) | Mythological Self, Still-Life (Ganymede) [J.O. # 4], 1985
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John O'Reilly (b. 1930)
- Mythological Self, Still-Life (Ganymede) [J.O. # 4], 1985
- Collage: 4 5/8 by 10 5/8 in. (11.7 by 27 cm.); Framed: 13 3/4 by 19 3/4 in. (34.9 by 50.2 cm.)
- Executed in 1985.
photograph collage on board; signed and dated '8/25/85'
Provenance
Allan Stone Gallery, New York
Exhibited
New York, Allan Stone Gallery. December 1985 - January 1986
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The collage is window matted and completely adhered to the backing board. There is a faint surface layer of dust, visible upon close inspection. There is scattered adhesive residue, primarily visible when unmatted. Framed under Plexiglas.
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The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
Catalogue Note
Known for his photographic collages, John O’Reilly received his BFA from Syracuse University, and his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The artist gained recognition when he was invited to participate in the 1995 Whitney Biennial. There is a surreal dimension to his work as he juxtaposes family photographs, reproductions of Old Masters and pornography. He has held exhibitions at many prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.