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WALTER DAHN (B. 1954) | Crying Man (for Donald Baechler), 1984
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Walter Dahn (b. 1954)
- Crying Man (for Donald Baechler), 1984
- Canvas: 98 by 59 in. (248.9 by 149.9 cm.); Framed: 99 5/8 by 60 3/8 in. (253 by 153.4 cm.)
spray paint on gessoed canvas; signed, titled and dated '1984' on the reverse
Provenance
Collection of the Artist
Private Collection
Sotheby's, New York, 4 May 1993, Lot 198
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection
Sotheby's, New York, 4 May 1993, Lot 198
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Gesellschaft für aktuelle Kunst Düsseldorf, 'Von hier aus - Zwei Monate neue deutsche Kunst,' September - December 1984
Minneapolis Museum of Art; London, The Barbican Art Gallery, 'The International Art Show for the End of World Hunger,' 1987-88, p. 64, illustrated in color
Minneapolis Museum of Art; London, The Barbican Art Gallery, 'The International Art Show for the End of World Hunger,' 1987-88, p. 64, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are two linear abrasions to the lower right corner measuring 6 inches and 6 1/2 inches, visible upon close inspection. There are areas that fluoresce under Ultraviolet light inspection, inherent to the artist's chosen medium. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.