Details

Provenance

Paula Cooper Gallery, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Paula Cooper Gallery, Robert Gober , 1997 Condition Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition and the 6 photographs are all securely hinged to the backing board. There is minor paper lifting in places to some of the extreme edges and scattered small handling creases to some of the photographs, most notably towards the centre of the composition. The top edge of the upper central photograph is slightly uneven at the right hand corner. The small pieces of tape visible in the catalogue illustration on the extreme bottom edge (adjoining centre and right hand photographs), and on the extreme left edge of the lower left photograph, appear to be original to the work's execution. "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."

Catalog summary

Robert Gober Untitled photograph collage laid down on card 35.5 by 36.5cm.; 14 by 14 3/8 in. Executed in 1991. Provenance Paula Cooper Gallery, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited New York, Paula Cooper Gallery, Robert Gober , 1997 Condition Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition and the 6 photographs are all securely hinged to the backing board. There is minor paper lifting in places to some of the extreme edges and scattered small handling creases to some of the photographs, most notably towards the centre of the composition. The top edge of the upper central photograph is slightly uneven at the right hand corner. The small pieces of tape visible in the catalogue illustration on the extreme bottom edge (adjoining centre and right hand photographs), and on the extreme left edge of the lower left photograph, appear to be original to the work's execution. "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."