Lot 237
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DAMIEN HIRST | Moments of Madness
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Damien Hirst
- Moments of Madness
- engraved with the artist's signature, title and date 2008 on the reverse
- glass, stainless steel, steel, aluminum, nickel and cubic zirconia
- 22 by 24 1/8 by 3 3/4 in. 56 by 61.2 by 8.2 cm.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, Damien Hirst: Beautiful Inside My Head Forever, 16 September 2008, Lot 152
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. All elements appear to be present and well intact. Upon close inspection, there are faint, scattered surface scratches, scuffs, and handling marks to some of the exterior metal cabinet elements, particularly along the front bottom edge.
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
“Any great art work or object gives more than it takes. The amazing thing about diamonds is that they take light and throw it back at you, although they seem to throw more light out than they take in […] But they have a dark side as well.” Damien Hirst