Pascale Marthine Tayou | Cache-Sexe
Provenance : Galleria Continua, San GimignanoAcquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited : San Gimignano, Galleria Continua, Update!, 2014, illustrated in the catalogue
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Condition_report : Please note that this work comes with two extra bottles and extra beading. There are areas of loose beading. The top left hand figurine has a strip of red beading which appears to have fallen out of place. The bottom right hand figurine has a string of black beading which appears to have unravelled. There is a tear to the beaded fabric within the top centre of the work where some of the beads have become loose and stitching material has frayed. There are various scratches and surface losses to the mask. There are various surface marks throughout the work, as is consistent with the nature of found materials. There is a tear to the red, yellow and blue bedding underneath the mask. Otherwise, the work appears to be in good condition."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."
