Details

Provenance

Godt - Cleary Projects, Las Vegas Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2005

Exhibited

Bregenz, Kunsthaus Bregenz, Thomas Demand Phototrophy , September - November 2004, pp. 37 and 39, illustrated in color (edition no. unknown) Rivoli, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Thomas Demand , October - January 2003, p. 26, illustrated in color (edition no. unknown) Condition This suite of 2 chromogenic prints is in generally good condition. The colors remain bright and saturated, with no apparent fading. There are scattered deposits of indeterminate nature, soiling, dust, and swipe marks overall on the acrylic faces of each of the panels as well as on the reverse of the mounts. 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

Thomas Demand Pile 2 chromogenic prints, face-mounted to acrylic and flush-mounted to board each approximately: 18 by 21 in. 45.7 by 53.3 cm. Executed in 2001, this work is number 16 from an edition of 45. each: signed, dated 2001, and editioned 16/45 in ink on a label on the reverse Provenance Godt - Cleary Projects, Las Vegas Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2005 Exhibited Bregenz, Kunsthaus Bregenz, Thomas Demand Phototrophy , September - November 2004, pp. 37 and 39, illustrated in color (edition no. unknown) Rivoli, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Thomas Demand , October - January 2003, p. 26, illustrated in color (edition no. unknown) Condition This suite of 2 chromogenic prints is in generally good condition. The colors remain bright and saturated, with no apparent fading. There are scattered deposits of indeterminate nature, soiling, dust, and swipe marks overall on the acrylic faces of each of the panels as well as on the reverse of the mounts. 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.