Details

Provenance

11 Duke Street Limited, London Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1997

Exhibited

London, Tate Gallery; Munich, Haus der Kunst; and Turin, Castello di Rivoli, Gilbert & George: Major Exhibition, February 2007 - January 2008

Literature

Rudi Fuchs, Ed., Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971 - 2005, Volume I 1971-1988, London 2007, n.p., illustrated in colour Hans-Ulrich Obrist and Inigo Philbrick, Ed., Gilbert & George: Art Titles 1969-2010, Cologne 2011, p. 41 (text) Condition Colour:<br>The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: <br>The work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a few light scratches, scuffs and media accretions in isolated places throughout. Further close inspection reveals some unobtrusive scuff marks to the frames. "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 "The grids are a natural part of making large photo-pieces. It is like a week has to be divided into day, for convenience. A house has to be made of bricks. You can’t make a house from one big brick. You cannot make a skyscraper with one enormous sheet of glass. Everything is in sections” (George cited in: Gilbert & George, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971-1985 , London 1997, p. 153).

Catalog summary

Gilbert and George The Wall signed, titled and dated 1986 ; signed with the artists' initials and variously inscribed on the reverse of each panel hand-dyed gelatin silver prints, in artist's frames, in 28 parts overall: 241 by 353 cm. 94 7/8 by 139 in. Provenance 11 Duke Street Limited, London Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1997 Exhibited London, Tate Gallery; Munich, Haus der Kunst; and Turin, Castello di Rivoli, Gilbert & George: Major Exhibition, February 2007 - January 2008 Literature Rudi Fuchs, Ed., Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971 - 2005, Volume I 1971-1988, London 2007, n.p., illustrated in colour Hans-Ulrich Obrist and Inigo Philbrick, Ed., Gilbert & George: Art Titles 1969-2010, Cologne 2011, p. 41 (text) Condition Colour:<br>The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: <br>The work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a few light scratches, scuffs and media accretions in isolated places throughout. Further close inspection reveals some unobtrusive scuff marks to the frames. "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 "The grids are a natural part of making large photo-pieces. It is like a week has to be divided into day, for convenience. A house has to be made of bricks. You can’t make a house from one big brick. You cannot make a skyscraper with one enormous sheet of glass. Everything is in sections” (George cited in: Gilbert & George, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971-1985 , London 1997, p. 153).