LOT DETAILS

Materials:

white paint on nails on canvas on panel, diptych

Size Notes:

left panel 90.1 x 60 cm (35 1/2 x 23 5/8 in.) right panel 90.2 x 60.4 cm (35 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.)

Edition:

Executed in 2009. This work is registered in the Uecker Archiv under the number GU.09.027 and will be noted for inclusion in the forthcoming Uecker Catalogue Raisonné.

Description:

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Markings:

signed, titled and dated 'Ich hörte das Gras, das sich im Wind rieb, wie Violinen, wie Heuschrecken, die zirpen Uecker 09' on the reverse of the left panel; signed and dated 'Uecker 09' on the reverse of the right panel

Condition:

The canvas and stretcher of both parts are in good condition. The nails on the left panel are securely attached. There are occasional minor points of staining to the paint to some of the nail heads in places due to oxidisation, only visible on close inspection. There is minor rubbing and occasional black marks to the turnover edges in places, only visible on close inspection. There is occasional discolouration and hairline cracking to the paint in places, deemed inherent to the artist's use of materials and studio technique. When examined under Ultra Violet light the paint surface is consistent and there is no indication of restoration. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition issues with this work.

Literature:

Ahmed Alsoudani, 'Günther Uecker by Ahmed Alsoudani', BOMB Magazine, 1 January 2013, online (illustrated)

Provenance:

Haunch of Venison, New York (acquired directly from the artist)<br />Acquired from the above by the present owner