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DOUG AITKEN | Fountain (Earth Fountain)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Doug Aitken
- Fountain (Earth Fountain)
- Plexiglas, steel, pumping system, earth, coloured methyl cellulose and lava stones
- 136.5 by 199.1 by 91.4 cm. 53 7/8 by 28 1/2 by 36 in.
- Executed in 2012, this work is number 3 from an edition of 4.
Provenance
303 Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, 303 Gallery, Doug Aitken. 100 Years, February - April 2013 (ed. no. unknown)
Miami, Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, on permanent display, 2013 - present (ed. no. unknown)
Miami, Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, on permanent display, 2013 - present (ed. no. unknown)
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition and in full working order. Extremely close inspection reveals some very light and unobtrusive, superficial scratches in places to the Plexiglas letters and a few media accretions in isolated places.
"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."