Jeff Koons
Walrus (Red) , 1999 (Executed)
Lot #69 |
2008-05-14 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Art Evening Auction
Category:
Sculpture
Estimate:
USD 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08441
Auction name: Contemporary Art Evening Auction
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2008-05-14
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: 87 1/2 x 58 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. 222.2 x 148.6 x 3.8 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
222.2
Width In Centimeters:
148.6
Depth In Centimeters:
3.8
Height In Inches:
87.5
Width In Inches:
58.5
Depth In Inches:
1.5
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Signed: Login to view
Edition: 1 of 4
Edition notes: 1 of 4 versions, unique in color
Year notes: Executed in 1999.
Provenance
Sonnabend Gallery, New York Marcia and Alan May, Dallas Estate of Marcia May, Dallas
Exhibited
New York, Sonnabend, Easyfun , 1999 Columbus, Columbus Museum of Art, Extraordinary Realities , 2000
Literature
Exh. Cat., Bregenz, Kunsthaus Bregenz, Jeff Koons , 2001, (another example
Catalog summary
Jeff Koons Walrus (Red) signed and dated 1999 on the reverse crystal glass, mirrored glass, colored plastic interlayer and stainless steel 87 1/2 x 58 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. 222.2 x 148.6 x 3.8 cm. Executed in 1999, this work is 1 of 4 versions, unique in color Provenance Sonnabend Gallery, New York Marcia and Alan May, Dallas Estate of Marcia May, Dallas Exhibited New York, Sonnabend, Easyfun , 1999 Columbus, Columbus Museum of Art, Extraordinary Realities , 2000 Literature Exh. Cat., Bregenz, Kunsthaus Bregenz, Jeff Koons , 2001, (another example exhibited), p. 67, illustrated in color (1/4) Condition This condition report will be available upon installation of the sculpture at the exhibition 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.