Details

Provenance

Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin Private Collection, New York Irena Hochman Fine Art Ltd., New York

Literature

Matthias Winzen, Thomas Ruff 1979 to the Present , Cologne 2001, p. 240, no. NUD 082, illustration of another example in colour Michel Houellebecq, Nudes, Berlin 2003, p. 57, illustration of another example in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there are more yellow undertones in the original.<br><br>Condition: 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."

Catalog summary

Thomas Ruff Nude QAF06 signed, dated 2001 and numbered 4/5 on the reverse chromogenic colour print mounted with diasec face image: 147.5 by 104.5cm.; 58 1/8 by 41 1/8 in. overall: 153 by 110cm.; 60 1/4 by 43 1/4 in. This work is from an edition of 5, plus 2 artist's proofs. Provenance Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin Private Collection, New York Irena Hochman Fine Art Ltd., New York Literature Matthias Winzen, Thomas Ruff 1979 to the Present , Cologne 2001, p. 240, no. NUD 082, illustration of another example in colour Michel Houellebecq, Nudes, Berlin 2003, p. 57, illustration of another example in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there are more yellow undertones in the original.<br><br>Condition: 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."