Lot 382: SUBODH GUPTA | Idol Thief I

oil on canvas

167.5 by 229cm.; 66 by 90 1/8 in.

oil on canvas

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light handling scattered intermittently along the extreme outer edges. Very close inspection reveals a few tiny, unobtrusive and isolated fly spots. There are three small media accretions in the lower left corner, which are possibly inherent to the artist's working process. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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.
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Paris, Galerie In Situ, Subodh Gupta: Idol Thief, 2007

Exhibition Catalogue: New York, Jack Shainman Gallery, Subodh Gupta, 2008, p. 206 -207, illustrated in colour

Fabienne Leclerc, Paris 
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above in 2007)