Wangechi Mutu | Untitled (Alien Awe Iii)
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2010-11-10 | Susanne Vielmetter Projects Los Angeles, Culver CityPrivate Collection, Los AngelesSotheby's, New York, November 10, 2010, lot 414Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited : London, Tate Modern, Pin-Up: Contemporary Collage and Drawing, December 2004 - January 2005
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Condition_report : This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the sheet are slightly unevenly cut, inherent to the artist's working method. The collaged elements are all in tact with some minor lifting at the edges of the eyes and nose and at a few of the extreme edges. There is flaking in the pigment in the head of the figure. There is a minor crease at the top right edge. The sheet is hinged on the reverse in multiple locations to the backing board. 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.
