Lot 169
- 169
Gilbert & George
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilbert & George
- Hooded
- signed, titled and dated 2005
- mixed media, in twenty-four parts
- each: 71 by 84.5 cm. 28 by 33 1/4 in.
- overall: 284 by 507 cm. 71 5/8 by 199 5/8 in.
Provenance
White Cube, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2005
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2005
Exhibited
Venice, 51st Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte, British Pavilion, Gilbert & George: Ginko Pictures, June - November 2005, p. 28-29, no. 4, illustrated in colour
London, Tate Modern; Munich, Haus der Kunst; Rivoli-Turin, Castello di Rivoli; San Francisco, de Young Museum; Milwaukee, Milwaukee Art Museum; New York, Brooklyn Museum, Gilbert & George: Major Exhibition, February 2007 - January 2009, p. 174, no. 185, illustrated in colour
London, Tate Modern; Munich, Haus der Kunst; Rivoli-Turin, Castello di Rivoli; San Francisco, de Young Museum; Milwaukee, Milwaukee Art Museum; New York, Brooklyn Museum, Gilbert & George: Major Exhibition, February 2007 - January 2009, p. 174, no. 185, illustrated in colour
Literature
Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures, 1971 - 2005, Vol. 2, London 2007, p. 704, illustrated in colour (installation view), p. 1162, illustrated in colour and p. 1187, illustrated in colour (detail)
Hans Ulrich Obrist and Inigo Philbrick, Gilbert & George: Art Titles 1969 - 2010 in Alphabetical Order, Cologne 2011, p. 39 (text)
Hans Ulrich Obrist and Inigo Philbrick, Gilbert & George: Art Titles 1969 - 2010 in Alphabetical Order, Cologne 2011, p. 39 (text)
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is more saturated in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light wear, isolated in places to the edges of the frames.
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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."
Catalogue Note
"The day we realised we were living sculptures, that was it. We gave ourselves to the viewer, instead of keeping ourselves as artists separated from the people."
Gilbert & George
The Words of Gilbert and George, London 1997, p. 225
Gilbert & George
The Words of Gilbert and George, London 1997, p. 225