Yves Klein
Table Monogold™ , 1961 (Designed)
Lot #227 |
2017-05-19 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Art Day Auction
Category:
Glass
Estimate:
USD 20,000 - 30,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09762
Auction name: Contemporary Art Day Auction
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2017-05-19
Currency: USD
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: 15 by 49 1/2 by 40 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
38.1
Width In Centimeters:
125.7
Depth In Centimeters:
101.5
Height In Inches:
15
Width In Inches:
49.5
Depth In Inches:
40
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Edition: 2
Edition notes: Edition 1/2.
Year notes: Designed in 1961.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York Acquired from the above by present owner Condition This work is in excellent and sound condition overall. Under very close inspection and in raking light, a few fine and unobtrusive surface scratches are visible. 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
Yves Klein Table Monogold™ signed R. Klein-Moquay and numbered OP-COPA on a label affixed to the underside 22-karat gold leaf, Plexiglas, glass and steel 15 by 49 1/2 by 40 in. 38.1 by 125.7 by 101.5 cm. Designed in 1961, this work is from an edition begun in 1963, under the supervision of Rotraut Klein-Moquay based on a model by Yves Klein. Provenance Private Collection, New York Acquired from the above by present owner Condition This work is in excellent and sound condition overall. Under very close inspection and in raking light, a few fine and unobtrusive surface scratches are visible. 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.