Ai Weiwei
Owl House , 2010 (Executed)
Lot #367 |
2014-02-13 |
Sotheby's, London
L14021
Category:
Sculpture
Estimate:
GBP 25,000 - 35,000 (currency of sale)
USD 41,200 - 57,680 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L14021
Auction name: L14021
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2014-02-13
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: 42 by 28 by 20.5cm.; 16 1/2 by 11 by 8 1/8 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
20.5
Width In Centimeters:
42
Depth In Centimeters:
28
Height In Inches:
8.071
Width In Inches:
16.535
Depth In Inches:
11.024
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Edition notes: accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
Year notes: Executed in 2010.
Provenance
Galerie Urs Meile, Luzern Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>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
Ai Weiwei Owl House numbered 15 on the reverse porcelain 42 by 28 by 20.5cm.; 16 1/2 by 11 by 8 1/8 in. Executed in 2010, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Provenance Galerie Urs Meile, Luzern Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>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."