Details

Provenance

Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2002

Exhibited

Cologne, Museum Ludwig; Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris; New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Matthew Barney: The CREMASTER Cycle , June 2002 - June 2003, not illustrated (edition no. unknown) Condition This work is in very good condition. The photographs and self-lubricating plastic frames are slightly dusty overall from the accumulation of airborne matter over time. There are faint handling marks on the frames, primarily on the left and right edges of each, as is typical with this type of framing material. 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

Matthew Barney Cremaster Suite signed and dated 02 on the reverse of the central panel C-prints in self-lubricating plastic frames, in five parts each: 44 x 34 in. 112 x 86 cm. Executed in 1994-2002, this work is number two from an edition of ten plus two artist's proofs. Provenance Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2002 Exhibited Cologne, Museum Ludwig; Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris; New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Matthew Barney: The CREMASTER Cycle , June 2002 - June 2003, not illustrated (edition no. unknown) Condition This work is in very good condition. The photographs and self-lubricating plastic frames are slightly dusty overall from the accumulation of airborne matter over time. There are faint handling marks on the frames, primarily on the left and right edges of each, as is typical with this type of framing material. 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.