Lot 435
- 435
Francis Alÿs
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Francis Alÿs
- Untitled (Man/Woman with Shoe on the Head) [From the Liar Series]
- signed and dated 1995 on the reverse of the smaller canvas
- i. oil and wax on canvas
ii. acrylic on sheet metal - i. 8 by 7 in. 20.3 by 17.8 cm.
- ii. 44 by 36 in. 111.8 by 91.5 cm.
Provenance
Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York
Galerie Peter Kilchmann, Zurich
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2004, lot 313
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Galerie Peter Kilchmann, Zurich
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2004, lot 313
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling at the edges and corners of the larger turquoise panel. Additionally, there is a 1 inch indentation located along the top edge, 1 inch from the right edge. The purple panel also exhibits wear and handling to the edges and corners with associated losses to the medium. There are scattered accretions on both panels which fluoresce darkly under ultraviolet light inspection. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.