Peter Halley
Cell with Prison , 1995 (Executed)
Lot #561 |
2007-11-15 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Art Day
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 40,000 - 60,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08364
Auction name: Contemporary Art Day
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2007-11-15
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 72 by 48 in. 183 by 122.1 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
183
Width In Centimeters:
122.1
Height In Inches:
72
Width In Inches:
48
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Year notes: Executed in 1995.
Provenance
Galerie David De Sanctis, California Condition This work is in very good condition. There is a minute paint loss to the left section of the extreme top edge. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light. Unframed.<br><br>Please note that the illustration in the catalogue should be rotated 180º. In addition, this work was executed in 2005, not 1995 as stated in the catalogue. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalog summary
Peter Halley Cell with Prison signed twice and dated 1995 on the reverse Day-glo, acrylic and Roll-a-Tex on canvas 72 by 48 in. 183 by 122.1 cm. Provenance Galerie David De Sanctis, California Condition This work is in very good condition. There is a minute paint loss to the left section of the extreme top edge. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light. Unframed.<br><br>Please note that the illustration in the catalogue should be rotated 180º. In addition, this work was executed in 2005, not 1995 as stated in the catalogue. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.