Details

Provenance

Private Collection, São Paulo Christie's, New York, November 19, 2001, lot 58 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Exhibited

Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie International 1995 , 1995

Literature

Nancy Princenthal et al., Doris Salcedo , London, 2000, p. 57-70 Condition This work appears in very good and sound condition overall. There are some cracks to the cement on the upper section of the front side of the armoire. There is also a crack to the two side panels. These, like other qualities and imperfections to the surface of this work may very well be inherent to the work itself and to the artist's working process. 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

Doris Salcedo Sin título wood, cement, iron, glass and lace 38 1/4 by 46 by 16 1/8 in. 97.2 by 116.8 by 66.4 cm. Executed in 1992. Provenance Private Collection, São Paulo Christie's, New York, November 19, 2001, lot 58 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Exhibited Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie International 1995 , 1995 Literature Nancy Princenthal et al., Doris Salcedo , London, 2000, p. 57-70 Condition This work appears in very good and sound condition overall. There are some cracks to the cement on the upper section of the front side of the armoire. There is also a crack to the two side panels. These, like other qualities and imperfections to the surface of this work may very well be inherent to the work itself and to the artist's working process. 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.