Details

Provenance

Tiwani Contemporary, 2014 Acquired from the above by present owner

Exhibited

London, Tiwani Contemporary, Ephrem Solomon: Untitled Life, 2014 London, Saatchi Gallery, Pangaea II: New Art From Africa And Latin America , 2015, illustrated in the catalogue p.145 Condition There is some minor wear to the edges of the upper half, and minor surface marks throughout. Otherwise, the work appears to be in 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." Catalogue Note Untitled 2 , a woodcut work by Ethiopian artist Ephrem Solomon, is part of the Untitled Life series. Solomon is known for his woodcut works which display his signature style of textured bold lines and flatness in composition. In his works, Solomon illustrates various subjects in a state of silent tension with solemn facial expressions, further emphasized by the plain, chequered background surfaces. The monochromatic woodcut works are kept untitled to emulate the isolating ‘lack of political agency’ in Addis Ababa, which Solomon conveys as the conceptual theme in this series. His work has been in collections of Saatchi Gallery, Fondation Blachère, Wendy Lee, and Peter & Pascale Wheeler, among others.

Catalog summary

Ephrem Solomon Untitled 2 woodcut and mixed media 84 by 90 cm., 33¼ by 35½in. Executed in 2014 Provenance Tiwani Contemporary, 2014 Acquired from the above by present owner Exhibited London, Tiwani Contemporary, Ephrem Solomon: Untitled Life, 2014 London, Saatchi Gallery, Pangaea II: New Art From Africa And Latin America , 2015, illustrated in the catalogue p.145 Condition There is some minor wear to the edges of the upper half, and minor surface marks throughout. Otherwise, the work appears to be in 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." Catalogue Note Untitled 2 , a woodcut work by Ethiopian artist Ephrem Solomon, is part of the Untitled Life series. Solomon is known for his woodcut works which display his signature style of textured bold lines and flatness in composition. In his works, Solomon illustrates various subjects in a state of silent tension with solemn facial expressions, further emphasized by the plain, chequered background surfaces. The monochromatic woodcut works are kept untitled to emulate the isolating ‘lack of political agency’ in Addis Ababa, which Solomon conveys as the conceptual theme in this series. His work has been in collections of Saatchi Gallery, Fondation Blachère, Wendy Lee, and Peter & Pascale Wheeler, among others.