Elias Sime
Tightrope: Contrast
Estimate:
60,000 - 90,000 GBP
Property from the Neiman Marcus Collection
Tightrope: Contrast
Tightrope: Contrast
Estimate:
60,000 - 90,000 GBP
Lot sold:
138,600
GBP
Property from the Neiman Marcus Collection
Elias Sime
Ethiopian
b.1968
Tightrope: Contrast
reclaimed electrical wires on panel
80 individual panels each measuring: 23 by 40cm., 9 by 15¾in.
Structure: Please note that any inconsistencies to the edges of each panel appear to be contemporary to the creation of the work. The work is in stable condition and exhibits no obvious structural concerns.
Surface: Please note that there is some easily removable detritus which has settled into the grooves of the wire networks in places. This appears contemporary to the creation of the work and in line with the nature of the recycled materials used. Any fraying to the ends of the wires in also in line with the nature of the materials used and contemporary to the creation of the work. This work appears to be in excellent original condition.
Please note that this work is made up of 80 individual panels.
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