Details

Provenance

Sonnabend Gallery, New York Private Collection, United States Christie's, New York, 9 November 2005, Lot 492 Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art; Pasadena, Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, Sugimoto: Architecture , February 2003 - February 2004, p. 47, illustrated (edition no. unknown) Washington, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; Tokyo, Mori Art Museum, Hiroshi Sugimoto , September 2005 - May 2006, p. 188, illustrated (edition no. unknown) Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there are no red undertones and the overall tonality is slightly darker in the original. Condition: 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

Hiroshi Sugimoto Einstein Tower signed and blindstamped 2/25 426 gelatin silver print image: 58.5 by 47 cm. 23 by 18 1/2 in. sheet: 60.5 by 48 cm. 23 3/4 by 18 7/8 in. Executed in 2000-01, this work is number 2 from an edition of 25. Provenance Sonnabend Gallery, New York Private Collection, United States Christie's, New York, 9 November 2005, Lot 492 Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art; Pasadena, Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, Sugimoto: Architecture , February 2003 - February 2004, p. 47, illustrated (edition no. unknown) Washington, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; Tokyo, Mori Art Museum, Hiroshi Sugimoto , September 2005 - May 2006, p. 188, illustrated (edition no. unknown) Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there are no red undertones and the overall tonality is slightly darker in the original. Condition: 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."