Details

Provenance

Kornblee Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada; Vancouver, Vancouver Art Gallery, Dan Flavin , Fluorescent Light, etc. September 1969 - December 1969, cat. no. 67, p. 155, illustrated

Literature

Dan Flavin, "some remarks...excerpts from a spleenish journal," Artforum 5 , No. 4, December 1966, p. 27, illustrated Exh. Cat. New York, Dia Art Foundation (and traveling), Dan Flavin, A Retrospective, October 2004 - October 2005, p. 28, illustrated in color Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, eds., Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights 1961-1996 , New York, 2004, cat. no. 11, p. 215, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall and in good working order. There are some scattered black specks inside the light bulb and a few unobtrusive drip accretions on the exterior of the bulb. There are scattered dust accretions in the crevices. There is light wear to the plastic, particularly along the rim near the socket. There is light wear to the terracotta, including a few light abrasions and scattered pinpoint media accretions. There is evidence of pitting to the terracotta which is inherent to the artist's chosen medium. 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 Roses signed, titled, dated 1962-66, numbered F and inscribed Sonja and Dan Flavin on the underside terracotta, white plastic light sockets, bulb and Aerolux 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 in. 21.6 by 14 by 14 cm. Executed in 1962-1966, this work is letter F from a lettered edition of 10. Provenance Kornblee Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Exhibited Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada; Vancouver, Vancouver Art Gallery, Dan Flavin , Fluorescent Light, etc. September 1969 - December 1969, cat. no. 67, p. 155, illustrated Literature Dan Flavin, "some remarks...excerpts from a spleenish journal," Artforum 5 , No. 4, December 1966, p. 27, illustrated Exh. Cat. New York, Dia Art Foundation (and traveling), Dan Flavin, A Retrospective, October 2004 - October 2005, p. 28, illustrated in color Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, eds., Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights 1961-1996 , New York, 2004, cat. no. 11, p. 215, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall and in good working order. There are some scattered black specks inside the light bulb and a few unobtrusive drip accretions on the exterior of the bulb. There are scattered dust accretions in the crevices. There is light wear to the plastic, particularly along the rim near the socket. There is light wear to the terracotta, including a few light abrasions and scattered pinpoint media accretions. There is evidence of pitting to the terracotta which is inherent to the artist's chosen medium. 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.