Details

Provenance

Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London Private Collection, Europe Christie's, London, 8 February 2006, Lot 58 Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Los Angeles, J. Paul Getty Museum; London, The National Gallery, Bill Viola: The Passions, January 2003 - January 2004, p. 272, illustrated in colour (ed. no. unknown) Condition Colour:<br>The colour in the catlaogue illustration is fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good and working condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a few tiny specks of media in isolated places to the extreme edges and a hairline scratch to the centre of the right overturn edge. "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

Bill Viola Mater colour video diptych on two freestanding hinged LCD flat panels 40.7 by 65.5 by 4 cm. 16 by 25 3/4 by 1 1/2 in. Executed in 2001, this work is number 5 from an edition of 5, plus 1 artist's proof. Provenance Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London Private Collection, Europe Christie's, London, 8 February 2006, Lot 58 Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Los Angeles, J. Paul Getty Museum; London, The National Gallery, Bill Viola: The Passions, January 2003 - January 2004, p. 272, illustrated in colour (ed. no. unknown) Condition Colour:<br>The colour in the catlaogue illustration is fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good and working condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a few tiny specks of media in isolated places to the extreme edges and a hairline scratch to the centre of the right overturn edge. "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."