Details

Literature

Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971-2005 , London 2007, Vol. I, p. 389, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, althought the blue is deeper and richer and the orange is brighter in the original. <br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. "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 "We have inside ourselves a lot of thoughts, feelings, desires, dreams, hopes, fears – many things inside. And we, as artists have a great, burning ambitious need to tell these things and to put these things out of ourselves.", The artists cited in Robert Violette, Ed., The Words of Gilbert & George , London 1997, p. 158

Catalog summary

Gilbert & George Rude signed, titled and dated 1981 sixteen hand-dyed gelatin silver prints in original artists' frames each: 60.5 by 50.5cm.; 23 3/4 by 19 3/4 in. overall: 242 by 202cm.; 95 1/4 by 79 1/2 in. Literature Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971-2005 , London 2007, Vol. I, p. 389, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, althought the blue is deeper and richer and the orange is brighter in the original. <br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. "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 "We have inside ourselves a lot of thoughts, feelings, desires, dreams, hopes, fears – many things inside. And we, as artists have a great, burning ambitious need to tell these things and to put these things out of ourselves.", The artists cited in Robert Violette, Ed., The Words of Gilbert & George , London 1997, p. 158