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THE ATLAS GROUP/WALID RAAD | Already Been in a Lake of Fire (Plates 59-60)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- The Atlas Group/Walid Raad
- Already Been in a Lake of Fire (Plates 59-60)
- digital colour print
- 110 by 198 cm. 43 1/4 by 78 in.
- Executed in 1999-2003, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
Anthony Reynolds Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the red is slightly darker in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
“Raad self-consciously reconstructs his relationship to what came before, presenting a battle between oppositional systems working towards the creation of fictional worlds distinct from each other, competing for the reader’s attention.”
Mark Beasley
‘Walid Raad/The Atlas Group’, Frieze, March 2006, online
Mark Beasley
‘Walid Raad/The Atlas Group’, Frieze, March 2006, online