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JENNY HOLZER (B. 1950) | Untitled (from "The Living Series") [7 Parts], 1981-82
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jenny Holzer (b. 1950)
- Untitled (from "The Living Series") [7 Parts], 1981-82
- Each Plaque: 10 by 12 in. (25.4 by 30.5 cm.); Framed: 23 by 24 in. (58.4 by 61 cm.)
- Executed in 1981-82, each plaque is from a potentially unrealized edition of 10 plus 1 artist's proof.
anodized aluminum, in seven parts
Provenance
Barbara Gladsone Gallery, New York
AtlanticRichfieldCompany (ARCO), Los Angeles
Private Collection, Tyler
Sotheby's, New York, 13 May 1995, Lot 901
Private Collection, Denver (acquired from the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner
AtlanticRichfieldCompany (ARCO), Los Angeles
Private Collection, Tyler
Sotheby's, New York, 13 May 1995, Lot 901
Private Collection, Denver (acquired from the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
These works are in very good and sound condition overall. All elements are present and stable. There are surface scratches and dents to the plaques, visible upon close inspection under raking light. There is faint, scattered wear to the plaques, including handling marks and scattered surface accretions. There are losses to the turning edges of each plaque and pinpoint losses to the upper left corner of the fourth element. Each individually framed under Plexiglas.
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.
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
Conceptual artist, Jenny Holzer is well known for text-based public art projects. After studying at Ohio University and Rhode Island School of Design, Holzer began her 'Truisms' series in 1977 by posting ambiguous quotes throughout New York. The present work contains a wide range of Truisms, which speak of different reflections on human interaction. Though Holzer uses words to send a message, it is ultimately her chosen material that elevates her practice, as the plaques give her words the appearance of authority.