Details

Provenance

Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Literature

Exhibition Catalogue, Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle, & travelling, Thomas Ruff: Fotografien 1997-heute , Cologne 2001, p. 238, no. NUD 047, illustration of another example in colour Michel Houellebecq, Thomas Ruff Nudes, A Short Story, Munich 2003, p. 36, illustration of another example in colour Condition Colours: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer in the original.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. Upon very close inspection there is a tiny scratch to the diasec face in the upper right corner of the white border surrounding the image. Unexamined out of the frame. "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 Nudes ER 21 signed, titled, dated 2000 and numbered 4/5 on the reverse laserchrome print with diasec face image: 130 by 80cm.; 51 1/4 by 31 1/2 in. overall: 150.5 by 101.3cm.; 59 1/4 by 39 7/8 in. This work is number 4 from an edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proofs. Provenance Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Literature Exhibition Catalogue, Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle, & travelling, Thomas Ruff: Fotografien 1997-heute , Cologne 2001, p. 238, no. NUD 047, illustration of another example in colour Michel Houellebecq, Thomas Ruff Nudes, A Short Story, Munich 2003, p. 36, illustration of another example in colour Condition Colours: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer in the original.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. Upon very close inspection there is a tiny scratch to the diasec face in the upper right corner of the white border surrounding the image. Unexamined out of the frame. "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."