Kehinde Wiley
Obama (Study) , 2008 (Executed)
Lot #341 |
2015-06-10 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Curated
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
USD 12,000 - 18,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09366
Auction name: Contemporary Curated
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2015-06-10
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: Image: 38 3/4 by 25 1/2 in. 98.4 by 64.8 cm. Sheet: 39 3/4 by 26 1/4 in. 101 by 66.7 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
98.4
Width In Centimeters:
64.8
Height In Inches:
38.74
Width In Inches:
25.59
Height In Centimeters:
101.0
Width In Centimeters:
66.7
Height In Inches:
39.76
Width In Inches:
26.0
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Year notes: Executed in 2008.
Provenance
Obama Victory Fund, New York, October 2008 (gift of the artist) Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Lincoln, Massachusetts, DeCordova Sculpture Park &Â Museum, on temporary loan, January - May 2009 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is taped on the reverse to the reverse of the mat. The left and right edges of the sheet are lightly deckled. Framed under Plexiglas. 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
Kehinde Wiley Obama (Study) signed and dated 08 oil wash on paper Image: 38 3/4 by 25 1/2 in. 98.4 by 64.8 cm. Sheet: 39 3/4 by 26 1/4 in. 101 by 66.7 cm. Provenance Obama Victory Fund, New York, October 2008 (gift of the artist) Acquired by the present owner from the above Exhibited Lincoln, Massachusetts, DeCordova Sculpture Park &Â Museum, on temporary loan, January - May 2009 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is taped on the reverse to the reverse of the mat. The left and right edges of the sheet are lightly deckled. Framed under Plexiglas. 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.