EDDY KAMUANGA ILUNGA | Solitude
Procedencia : Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 2014
Exhibited : London, Saatchi Gallery, Pangaea II: New Art from Africa and Latin America, 2015, cat. no. 61, illustrated in colour in the catalogue p. 102
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Condition_report : Please note that the work is stretched but unframed and the canvas is unlined. There are minor amounts of white residue visible within the lower left hand quadrant of the work ―the largest area measuring approximately 1cm. wide― which appear to be contemporary with the creation of the work. There are small faint black smudges and marks throughout the work, all of which appear to be contemporary to the creation of the work and the artist's intent. There is a faint line of yellow paint, measuring approximately 1.5cm. long, to the base of the subject's hair which also appears to be contemporary with the creation of the work.There is minor cracking along all four framing edges as well as three minor areas of cracking to the top centre of the work, the largest area measuring 1cm. long. There appears to be minor paint loss to top right of the subject's body, measuring approximately 2cm. long. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no signs of restoration or repair. Overall the work appears to be in very good condition. Please note that this work was professionally re stretched prior to sale. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
