Lot 269
  • 269

ON KAWARA | I am Still Alive

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • On Kawara
  • I am Still Alive
  • stamped with the date 25 NOV 96 20 05
  • telegram and envelope
  • telegram: 16.2 by 21 cm. 6 1/2 by 8 1/4 in.
  • envelope: 12 by 22.5 cm. 4 3/4 by 8 7/8 in.

Provenance

A gift from the artist to the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. The sheets are hinged verso to the backing board in numerous places. Letter: the upper edge is unevenly cut and there are three horizontal creases, which relate to previous folding. Envelope: Envelope: The top edge of the envelope is torn. There are artist's pinholes to the top two corners. Close inspection reveals some light creases and media accretions in isolated places.
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