Details

Provenance

Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Salzburg Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001

Exhibited

Lugano, Museo d'Arte Moderna, Gilbert & George , 1994, p. 69, no. 35, illustrated in colour

Literature

Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971-2005, London 2007, Vol. 2, p. 768, illustrated in colour Condition The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original.<br><br>This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a very faint horizontal rub mark towards the centre of the bottom edge of the top left panel, one towards the bottom right corner of the top centre panel, and a very small number of very minor and faint rub marks in places to the black metal frames. "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

Gilbert and George Facing mixed medium, in six parts 170 by 214.5cm. 66 7/8 by 84 1/2 in. Executed in 1991. Provenance Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Salzburg Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001 Exhibited Lugano, Museo d'Arte Moderna, Gilbert & George , 1994, p. 69, no. 35, illustrated in colour Literature Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971-2005, London 2007, Vol. 2, p. 768, illustrated in colour Condition The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original.<br><br>This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a very faint horizontal rub mark towards the centre of the bottom edge of the top left panel, one towards the bottom right corner of the top centre panel, and a very small number of very minor and faint rub marks in places to the black metal frames. "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."