WHITEREAD, Rachel | House Project, Artangel, 1995, no.2/60 of the artist's proofs
WHITEREAD, RACHEL
LINGWOOD, JAMES, EDITOR. RACHEL WHITEREAD - HOUSE. ARTANGEL, 1995
oblong 4to, NO. 2 OF 20 ARTIST'S PROOFS (out of a total edition of 80 copies), comprised of 12 separate photographs in two size formats mounted on separate leaves, original cloth, very slight fading and discolouration to cloth cover
THE RARE LIMITED EDITION ARTIST'S PROOF DOCUMENTING RACHEL WHITEREAD'S GROUNDBREAKING "HOUSE" PROJECT OF THE 1990s.
In 1993 Rachel Whiteread created a monumental concrete and plaster cast of an entire house in the East End of London, in advance of its demolition in January 1994. The sculpture, which was on view when she won the Turner Prize, attracted in the region of 3000 visitors the day before it was demolished. This artist's book chronicles the creation and evolution of the sculpture, up until the time of its demolition. Critical essays are provided by Jon Bird, Doreen Massey, Iain Sinclair, Richard Shone, Neil Thomas, Anthony Vidler and Simon Watney.
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Patrick T. Murphy, former Director of the ICA, Philadelphia, and curator of the artist's first exhibition in America in 1994
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WHITEREAD, RACHEL
LINGWOOD, JAMES, EDITOR. RACHEL WHITEREAD - HOUSE. ARTANGEL, 1995
oblong 4to, NO. 2 OF 20 ARTIST'S PROOFS (out of a total edition of 80 copies), comprised of 12 separate photographs in two size formats mounted on separate leaves, original cloth, very slight fading and discolouration to cloth cover
THE RARE LIMITED EDITION ARTIST'S PROOF DOCUMENTING RACHEL WHITEREAD'S GROUNDBREAKING "HOUSE" PROJECT OF THE 1990s.
In 1993 Rachel Whiteread created a monumental concrete and plaster cast of an entire house in the East End of London, in advance of its demolition in January 1994. The sculpture, which was on view when she won the Turner Prize, attracted in the region of 3000 visitors the day before it was demolished. This artist's book chronicles the creation and evolution of the sculpture, up until the time of its demolition. Critical essays are provided by Jon Bird, Doreen Massey, Iain Sinclair, Richard Shone, Neil Thomas, Anthony Vidler and Simon Watney.
PROVENANCE:
Patrick T. Murphy, former Director of the ICA, Philadelphia, and curator of the artist's first exhibition in America in 1994
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Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
"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."
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