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YANG HAEGUE | Nosy Clown – Manganese Carbonate
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- Haegue Yang
- Nosy Clown – Manganese Carbonate
- clothing rack, casters, light bulbs, cable, zip ties, terminal strips, nylon cord, rope, metal chains, metal rings, knitting yarn, wigs, aluminium reflectors, driftwood, seashells, pill boxes, fringe, beads, eye pins, liquid medicine bottle, chain dog leash, cosmetic sponges, pocket ashtray, papier-mâché, watercolour, acrylic colour, varnish
- 197 by 116 by 110 cm; 77 1/2 by 45 5/8 by 43 1/4 in.
Executed in 2011
Provenance
Kukje Gallery, Seoul
Acquired from the above by the present owner This work is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity issued by Kukje Gallery
Acquired from the above by the present owner This work is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity issued by Kukje Gallery
Condition
The work is in very good condition as viewed. Any inconsistency is inherent to the artist's choice of medium.
"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
Having shown at numerous prestigious exhibitions including the Venice Biennale and Documenta (13), Haegue Yang’s original practice enjoys widespread critical acclaim. Although her work is difficult to categorize within the traditional boundaries of mediums, her sculptures, installations, performances and collages share a common point of departure in their use of household objects that have been reconfigured into artworks which seem at once foreign and familiar. Nosy Clown – Manganese Carbonate exemplifies this in its simultaneously futuristic and contemporary appearance, using ordinary objects including light bulbs, knitting, chains and papier-mâché in what becomes an almost otherworldly entity. Yet these unusual sculptures often display subtle anthropomorphic qualities, not least in their mannequin-like appearance and the presence of wheels that suggest they can move around freely. Activating the poetic potential of the everyday with a unique aesthetic appearance, Nosy Clown – Manganese Carbonate is an intriguing example of Haegue Yang’s captivating body of work.