Lot 101
- 101
Various Artists
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Various Artists
- Merce Cunningham 50th Anniversary Photography Portfolio
- each print is signed by the artist and variously dated and numbered 17/40 in the margin or on the reverse. With title, description and acknowledgments pages, the latter signed by Merce Cunningham in ink, all contained in a grey clamshell box.
- i. color pigment print; ii. digital c-print; iii. digital c-print; iv. 3 color photogravure; v. inkjet on silk finish paper; vi. c-print; vii. gelatin silver print; viii. digital c-print
- Clamshell box: 37 3/4 by 31 3/4 by 1 3/4 in.
- 95.9 by 80.6 by 4.4 cm.
- Executed in 2004, this work is number 17 from an edition of 40.
Provenance
Friends of Merce Cunningham Dance Company Benefit, New York
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The clamshell box has some minor wear on the edges and on the bottom. There is a frayed dent in the fabric on the lower right edge of the cover, on the lower edge of the right side and some minor dents throughout the edges. Each print is in excellent condition; under raking light there are no visible surface scratches to any of the prints.
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.
Catalogue Note
Eight works: i. Chuck Close, Merce Cunningham, 2004; ii. Gregory Crewdson, Untitled Documentary Shot, 2004; iii. William Eggleston, Untitled Memphis, 2001; iv. Olafur Eliason, Mirrorstage for Merce, 2004; v. Peter Fischli & David Weiss, Pilze in Wasser, 1998; vi. Candida Höfer, Théâtre Municipal Calais II, 2001; vii. Vera Lutter, Engine, Frankfurt Airport: April 19, 2001; viii. Cindy Sherman, Untitled, 2003