Lot 71
  • 71

WOLFGANG TILLMANS | Park Work I, 2000Park Work II, 2000Park Work III, 2000

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wolfgang Tillmans
  • Park Work I, 2000Park Work II, 2000Park Work III, 2000
  • each  approx. 24 x 20 in.; 61 x 50,8 cm
three unique chromogenic printseach signed, titled and dated on the reverseframed

Provenance

Maureen Paley Interim Art
Private Collection, Europe

Condition

Park Work I: This print is in overall excellent condition. An uneven area near top edge probably from the drying process only visible under raking light and very close inspection. A couple of handling dents and marks especially in the lower part of print, not affecting image. Park Work II: This print is in overall perfect condition. A few very minor handling dents in the lower right quadrant only visible under raking light. Park Work III: This print is in overall excellent condition. A few half moon handling marks and dents across print only visible under raking light, and a retouched fine vertical scratch line with extremely small loss in center of print only visible under raking light and very close inspection. Very vibrant and deep colors on glossy paper.
"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

Wolfgang Tilmans' interest in photography as a medium goes beyond the camera. In 1998, he introduced abstraction into his work, moving into a new realm of visual language. These three unique works executed in 2000, Park I, II, III, belongs to the artist's studies in the behavior of light and color. His time spent working in the darkroom led to beautiful prints such as these ones in which through a rich palette and deep tones he achieves a sense of disassociation from the real world and calls for a more sensitive experience of the work. Tillmans does not try to manifest all his ideas into one single image, but rather creates groupings where every print even if presented as one work forms part of a greater conversation, usually in the form of a constellation. We chose therefore to group these three unique works Park I, II, III to form one sensory trip focusing on color and light. The abstract notion of what is portrayed allows for an intimate and open narrative which is solely up to the viewer to interpret. Winning the Turner Prize in 2000 consecrated Wolfgang Tillmans as being at the forefront of art and his medium, becoming the first photographer to ever win the prestigious award. Prior to this, his work had been labelled as photojournalistic or even pertaining to the snapshot aesthetic. Tillmans' subjects, them being clubbers, necks or flowers, may be seen as something belonging to the banal and common, yet his vision always elevates them due to his unbiased expression of curiosity and participation towards everyday life.

Quote: "My technical approach has always been that I want to approximate my pictures to what it feels like to look through my eyes."

© Copyright Wolfgang Tillmans. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London