Details

Provenance

A gift from the artist to the present owners

Literature

Exh. Cat., New York, L&M Arts, Damien Hirst: Medicine Cabinets , October - December 2010, p. 182 (text) Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of found media. Very close inspection reveals some tiny specs of media and handling marks to the extreme overturn edges of the cabinet. "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 “In 100 years time [the Medicine Cabinets] will look like an old apothecary. A museum of something that’s around today” (Damien Hirst cited in: Exh. Cat., New York, L&M Arts, Damien Hirst: Medicine Cabinets , 2010, p. 139).

Catalog summary

Damien Hirst Psst glass, painted MDF, beech, ramin, plastic, aluminium and pharmaceutical packaging 38.1 by 76.2 by 15.2 cm. 15 by 30 by 6 in. Executed in 1997. Provenance A gift from the artist to the present owners Literature Exh. Cat., New York, L&M Arts, Damien Hirst: Medicine Cabinets , October - December 2010, p. 182 (text) Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of found media. Very close inspection reveals some tiny specs of media and handling marks to the extreme overturn edges of the cabinet. "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 “In 100 years time [the Medicine Cabinets] will look like an old apothecary. A museum of something that’s around today” (Damien Hirst cited in: Exh. Cat., New York, L&M Arts, Damien Hirst: Medicine Cabinets , 2010, p. 139).