Lot 196
- 196
Dan Flavin
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Dan Flavin
- Barbara Roses
- signed by the artist and Sonja Flavin, titled and dated 1962-66 on the underside
- terracotta, white plastic light sockets and Aerolux Flowerlite
- 8 1/4 by 5 by 5 in. 21 by 12.7 by 12.7 cm.
- Executed from 1962-1966, this work is from an edition of 10.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Literature
Dan Flavin, "some remarks...excerpts from a spleenish journal," Artforum 5, No. 4, December 1966, p. 27, illustrated
Exh. Cat., Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada (and travelling), fluorescent light, etc. from Dan Flavin, 1969, cat. no. 67, p. 155, illustrated
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, eds., Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights 1961-1996, New York, 2004, cat. no. 11, p. 215, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada (and travelling), fluorescent light, etc. from Dan Flavin, 1969, cat. no. 67, p. 155, illustrated
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, eds., Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights 1961-1996, New York, 2004, cat. no. 11, p. 215, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition and in good working order. There are scattered dust accretions in the crevices and some black specks in the light bulb.
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.