Lot 611
  • 611

WANGECHI MUTU | The Royal Slipper Dipper, xx

Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description

  • Wangachi Mutu
  • The Royal Slipper Dipper, xx
  • airbrush paint, watercolor and paper collage on mylar
  • 83 by 52 cm.   32 3/4  by 20 1/2  in.
  • Executed in 2003.
titled

Provenance

Private Collection
Philips, New York, 17 November 2006, Lot 101
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The work is in very good condition overall. Upon close observation, there is indication of very slight undulation of the paper due to the framing process; very light scratches on the collage inherent to the pre-existing condition of the medium. Please note that it was not examined out of its frame.
"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.
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