John Currin
Sneaker , 1990 (Executed)
Lot #11 |
2011-03-09 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 25,000 - 35,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08720
Auction name: Contemporary Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2011-03-09
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 28 by 30 in. 71.1 by 99.1 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
71.1
Width In Centimeters:
99.1
Height In Inches:
28
Width In Inches:
30
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Year notes: Executed in 1990.
Provenance
Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Kara Vander Weg and Rose Dergan, eds., John Currin , New York, 2006, p. 55, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling at the edges. There is Ā¼ inch loss to the paint located 1 inch from the bottom along the left edge. There is a faint stretcher bar impression visible along the top and right edges with associated craquelure. There is also scattered stable craquelure throughout the surface of the canvas. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed. 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
John Currin Sneaker signed and dated 1990 on the overlap oil on canvas 28 by 30 in. 71.1 by 99.1 cm. Provenance Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Literature Kara Vander Weg and Rose Dergan, eds., John Currin , New York, 2006, p. 55, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling at the edges. There is Ā¼ inch loss to the paint located 1 inch from the bottom along the left edge. There is a faint stretcher bar impression visible along the top and right edges with associated craquelure. There is also scattered stable craquelure throughout the surface of the canvas. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed. 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.