Lot 204
- 204
Julian Opie
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Julian Opie
- Michael Programmer 1
- signed on the overlap
- vinyl on wooden stretcher
- 192 by 154.5cm.; 75 1/8 by 60 5/8 in.
- Executed in 2001.
Provenance
Lisson Gallery, London
Private Collection, U.S.A.
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art, 15 October 2007, Lot 334
Acquired directly from𒊎 the above by the present owner
Literature
Daniel Kurjakovic, Julian Opie: Portraits, Zurich 2003, p. 133, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly warmer, with the background tending more to dark emerald green and with more prominent creamy flesh tones to the head and neck the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is a short fine horizontal scratch on the lower edge adjacent to the lower left corner. On close examination, a tiny nick is visible to the left extreme overturn edge towards the lower left corner. There are two further little nicks to the vinyl by the lower right corner.
"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."