Gilbert & George
Ginkgoed , 2005 (Executed)
Lot #450 |
2015-02-11 |
Sotheby's, London
Contemporary Art Day Auction
Category:
Mixed Media
Estimate:
GBP 65,000 - 85,000 (currency of sale)
USD 99,385 - 129,965 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L15021
Auction name: Contemporary Art Day Auction
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2015-02-11
Currency: GBP
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Other
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Dimensions: 84.5 by 71cm.; 33 1/4 by 28in. overall: 213.1 by 253cm.; 83 7/8 by 99 5/8 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
84.5
Width In Centimeters:
71
Height In Inches:
33.346
Width In Inches:
27.952
Height In Centimeters:
213.1
Width In Centimeters:
253
Height In Inches:
83.937
Width In Inches:
99.606
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Year notes: Executed in 2005.
Provenance
White Cube, London Private Collection, Europe Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art , 16 October 2009, Lot 114 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Venice, 51st Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte, British Pavilion, Gilbert & George: Gingko Pictures , 2005, p. 37, illustrated in colour
Literature
Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971 - 2005, Vol. 2, London 2007, p. 1167, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer in the original.<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
Gilbert & George Ginkgoed signed, titled and dated 2005 mixed media, in nine parts each: 84.5 by 71cm.; 33 1/4 by 28in. overall: 213.1 by 253cm.; 83 7/8 by 99 5/8 in. Provenance White Cube, London Private Collection, Europe Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art , 16 October 2009, Lot 114 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited Venice, 51st Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte, British Pavilion, Gilbert & George: Gingko Pictures , 2005, p. 37, illustrated in colour Literature Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971 - 2005, Vol. 2, London 2007, p. 1167, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer in the original.<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."