Details

Provenance

Buchmann Galerie, Berlin Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001

Exhibited

Matthew Collings, 'Feeling Blue', Modern Painters , October 2002, p. 127, illustrated 'Les Rebus de Fiona Rae', Connaissance des arts , October 2002, illustrated 'Fiona Rae: Peintre à l' age du Digital', Le Figaro , 8 November 2002, illustrated 'Exporama', Art Press , October 2002, illustrated Wolfsburg, Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Painting Pictures: Painting and Media in the Digital Age , 2003, p. 162, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends more towards a light pink in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the shimmer of the glitter apparent in the original. <br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is a light vertical towards the top left corner and two smaller short, fine rub marks; one towards the centre of the left edge, and another towards the lower right corner on the lower edge. 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."

Catalog summary

Fiona Rae Ringworld signed, titled and dated 2001 on the overlap oil, acrylic and glitter on canvas 246 by 203.5cm.; 96 7/8 by 80 1/2in. Provenance Buchmann Galerie, Berlin Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001 Exhibited Matthew Collings, 'Feeling Blue', Modern Painters , October 2002, p. 127, illustrated 'Les Rebus de Fiona Rae', Connaissance des arts , October 2002, illustrated 'Fiona Rae: Peintre à l' age du Digital', Le Figaro , 8 November 2002, illustrated 'Exporama', Art Press , October 2002, illustrated Wolfsburg, Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Painting Pictures: Painting and Media in the Digital Age , 2003, p. 162, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends more towards a light pink in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the shimmer of the glitter apparent in the original. <br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is a light vertical towards the top left corner and two smaller short, fine rub marks; one towards the centre of the left edge, and another towards the lower right corner on the lower edge. 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."