William KENTRIDGE (South Africa, b. 1955) - Lot 50

William KENTRIDGE (South Africa, b. 1955) Sheets of Evidence, 2009. Portfolio with 18 watermarks. The concept was to "create a book whose surface revealed nothing, but rather encouraged the viewer not simply to read between the lines, but to look beneath the surface". Text by Kentrige. Edition of 20 copies. Numbered and signed by the artist. Presented in a canvas cover. Published in collaboration with Dieu Donné Press, New York. 27.9 x 35.6 cm. This lot was introduced into the European Union under the temporary importation customs regime. In accordance with current regulations, this regime will have to be regularized either by re-exporting the lot outside the European Union, accompanied by a duly approved letter of landing and the required customs documents, or by paying the VAT and import duties applicable in the event of release for consumption in the Union. In the event of retention in France, import VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% will be added to the auction price. This lot was imported into the European Union under the temporary admission customs regime. In accordance with applicable regulations, this regime must be regularised either by re-exporting the lot outside the European Union, accompanied by a duly approved landing certificate and the required customs documentation, or by paying the applicable import duties and VAT should the lot be released for free circulation within the Union. If the lot is retained in France, an import VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% will be added to the hammer price.