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Provenance

Galerie Bernd Klüser, Munich Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate though the red tends more towards burnt orange in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the mount in the upper left and right hand corners and is perforated along the left extreme edge, original to the artist's choice of media. There are extremely narrow margins of light pale mount discolouration along each extreme edge. A short line of residual media is visible above the centre of the right extreme edge (beneath the mount). On close examination the left corner of the extreme lower edge and the lower right extreme corner tip are slightly discoloured. There is a tiny pinprick sized media speck beneath the signature on the right side of the lower edge and another minute speck to the right side of the upper edge. On close inspection and in raking light there is a faint vertical rub line with a tiny spot of associated paper skinnng to the lower right corner of the image and a faint fine horizontal indentation beneath the centre of the right hand margin. "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."

Catalog summary

Sean Scully Untitled signed and dated 6.17.93 pencil and watercolour on paper image: 30 by 39.8cm.; 11¾ by 15 5/8 in. sheet: 38 by 45.5cm.; 15 by 18in. Provenance Galerie Bernd Klüser, Munich Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate though the red tends more towards burnt orange in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the mount in the upper left and right hand corners and is perforated along the left extreme edge, original to the artist's choice of media. There are extremely narrow margins of light pale mount discolouration along each extreme edge. A short line of residual media is visible above the centre of the right extreme edge (beneath the mount). On close examination the left corner of the extreme lower edge and the lower right extreme corner tip are slightly discoloured. There is a tiny pinprick sized media speck beneath the signature on the right side of the lower edge and another minute speck to the right side of the upper edge. On close inspection and in raking light there is a faint vertical rub line with a tiny spot of associated paper skinnng to the lower right corner of the image and a faint fine horizontal indentation beneath the centre of the right hand margin. "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."