Lot 512
- 512
William Kentridge
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- William Kentridge
- UBU drawing (Striding Man)
- dry pigment, charcoal, pastel and gouache on collaged paper
- 72 by 47 in. 182.8 by 119.3 cm.
- Executed in 1998.
Provenance
Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg (acquired directly from the artist)
Richard and Ruth Shack, Johannesburg (acquired from the above in 1998)
Richard and Ruth Shack, Johannesburg (acquired from the above in 1998)
Exhibited
6th Havana Biennial, Centro Wifredo Lam, UBU and the Truth Comission, May - June 1997
Literature
Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, William Kentridge, Paris, 1998, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Ripped and uneven surfaces, paint, ink, and graphite smudges, and pinholes are inherent to the artist's working method. The edges of the sheet are lined with pinholes. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges of the various collaged elements. Unframed.
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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.