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AI WEIWEI | Fairytale - 1001 Chairs
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Ai Weiwei
- Fairytale - 1001 Chairs
- i. numbered L-141 on a label affixed to the underside; titled in Chinese characters on the undersideii. numbered L-137 on a label affixed to the underside; titled in Chinese characters on the underside
- two Qing Dynasty Wooden chairs
- i. 109 by 66 by 50 cm. 42 7/8 by 26 by 19 1/2 in.
- ii. 101 by 58 by 46 cm. 30 3/4 by 22 7/8 by 18 in.
- Executed in 2007.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's use of found media.
"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
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Galerie Urs Meile.