George Condo
Female Composition , 2008 (Executed)
Lot #113 |
2011-10-14 |
Sotheby's, London
Contemporary Art Day Sale
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
GBP 180,000 - 250,000 (currency of sale)
USD 288,720 - 401,000 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L11025
Auction name: Contemporary Art Day Sale
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2011-10-14
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 152.5 by 132.5cm.; 60 by 52 1/4 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
152.5
Width In Centimeters:
132.5
Height In Inches:
60
Width In Inches:
52.25
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Year notes: Executed in 2008.
Provenance
Galerie Andrea Caratsch, ZĂĽrich Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original with warmer tones throughout. <br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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 "I don't want to simply look at Picasso on the wall or read about Picasso, I want actually to paint through him, I want to paint into Picasso... I want to paint that understanding." George Condo in: Thomas Kellein, George Condo: One Hundred Women , Salzburg 2005, p. 13
Catalog summary
George Condo Female Composition signed and dated 08 oil pastel, acrylic and collage on canvas 152.5 by 132.5cm.; 60 by 52 1/4 in. Executed in 2008. Provenance Galerie Andrea Caratsch, ZĂĽrich Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original with warmer tones throughout. <br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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 "I don't want to simply look at Picasso on the wall or read about Picasso, I want actually to paint through him, I want to paint into Picasso... I want to paint that understanding." George Condo in: Thomas Kellein, George Condo: One Hundred Women , Salzburg 2005, p. 13