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CANDIDA HÖFER | Les 'Heures Claires' Spa I; Natural History Museum London VI; Schloss Mirabell Salzburg IV; and Naturkundemuseum Tilburg III [Four Works]
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Candida Höfer
- Les 'Heures Claires' Spa I; Natural History Museum London VI; Schloss Mirabell Salzburg IV; and Naturkundemuseum Tilburg III [Four Works]
- Edition of 6
- a group of 4 chromogenic prints
- each image various sizes to: 17 by 22 1/2 in. 43.2 by 57.2 cm.
- Executed in 1989-1996, these works are each from an edition of 6.
each: signed, titled, dated, and editioned respectively 3/6, 5/6, 2/6, and 1/6 in pencil on the reverse, framed
Provenance
Sonnabend Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2001
Literature
Michael Krüger, Candida Höfer A Monograph, Munich 2002, pls. 28 ('Natural History Museum London VI,' 1993) and 226 ('Schloss Mirabell Salsburg IV,' 1996), illustrated in color
Condition
This group of 4 chromogenic prints is in generally excellent condition. When examined closely in raking light, deposits of original retouching and occasional handling creases that do not appear to break the emulsion are visible. The left and right margin edges are slightly curled upwards. 'Naturkundemuseum Tilburg III: The margins appear to be very slightly warm-toned overall. 'Schloss Mirabell Salzburg IV': The margins appear to be very slightly warm-toned overall. Each photograph is hinged to board at the corners on the reverse.
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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.