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WILLIAM KENTRIDGE | Head (Orange)
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- William Kentridge
- Head (Orange)
- signed in pencil (lower right) and numbered H/C 2/2 (aside from edition of 15) (lower left)
- drypoint with hand colouring
- 102.5 by 79cm., 40¼ by 31in. (image); 120 by 92cm., 47¼ by 36¼in. (sheet)
- Executed in 1993
Literature
Kendell Geers (ed.), Contemporary South African Art - The Gencor Collection, Johannesburg, 1997 (another example illustrated on front cover)
Bronwyn Law-Viljoen (ed.), William Kentridge Prints, Johannesburg, 2006, illustrated in colour p. 46 (another example)
Bronwyn Law-Viljoen (ed.), Art and Justice: The Art of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, Johannesburg, 2008, illustrated in colour p. 139 (another example)
Bronwyn Law-Viljoen (ed.), William Kentridge Prints, Johannesburg, 2006, illustrated in colour p. 46 (another example)
Bronwyn Law-Viljoen (ed.), Art and Justice: The Art of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, Johannesburg, 2008, illustrated in colour p. 139 (another example)
Condition
Please note that this work is framed and has been examined outside of its frame. There is a very slight warping visible to the paper. Upon inspection of the reverse, there are minor surface marks throughout. There are four areas (two along the top edge and two along the bottom edge) where the work appears to have been once hinged as the paper exhibits some minor abrasions. There is a minor blue and a yellow surface mark, each measuring approximately 50mm, visible within the upper right quadrant on the reverse of the work. There are two vertical pencil lines to the reverse of the work, one to the centre of the top edge and one to the centre of the bottom edge. Each line measuring approx. 10mm. Please note that the left and right hand edge of the paper are cut whilst the top and bottom remain rough. The work appears to be in very good condition. Frame: Please note that this work is framed and has been examined outside of it's frame. Further enquiries: Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6323 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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"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."