Details

Provenance

Donald Young Gallery, Chicago Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

New York, Leo Castelli Gallery; Cologne, Galerie Heiner Friedrich, Dan Flavin: Colored Fluorescent Light , March 1976 - January 1977

Literature

Michael Andre, "Review: Leo Castelli Gallery," Art News 75, No. 7, September 1976, p. 115 Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, eds., Dan Flavin - The Complete Lights 1961 - 1996 , New York, 2004, cat. no. 377, p. 331, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition and in good working order. There are some minor accretions and light surface scuffs on some of the bulbs and supports. <br><br>*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.* 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

Dan Flavin Untitled pink and yellow fluorescent light 96 by 7 by 5 in. 243.8 by 17.8 by 12.7 cm. Executed in 1964-1976, this work is number 1 from an edition of 5 from which 2 were fabricated and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Provenance Donald Young Gallery, Chicago Acquired by the present owner from the above Exhibited New York, Leo Castelli Gallery; Cologne, Galerie Heiner Friedrich, Dan Flavin: Colored Fluorescent Light , March 1976 - January 1977 Literature Michael Andre, "Review: Leo Castelli Gallery," Art News 75, No. 7, September 1976, p. 115 Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, eds., Dan Flavin - The Complete Lights 1961 - 1996 , New York, 2004, cat. no. 377, p. 331, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition and in good working order. There are some minor accretions and light surface scuffs on some of the bulbs and supports. <br><br>*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.* 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.