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Provenance

Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter in the original, with the white tending more towards snow white.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is a minute pinsize hole (visible on the catalogue illustration) as well as two very thin black lines defining the centre of the disk, both of which are inherent to the artist's working process. "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." Catalogue Note James Lee Byars received the Wolfgang-Hahn-Award in its inaugural year of 1994. To mark this occasion, the Gesellschaft für Moderne Kunst acquired The Thinking Field of 100 Spheres, 1989, an installation of 100 white marble balls and James Lee Byars performed The Perfect Smile in the Museum Ludwig.

Catalog summary

James Lee Byars Thin Disk with a Hole marble (accompanied by a plinth and vitrine) diameter: 39.5cm.; 15 5/8 in. Executed in 1994. Provenance Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter in the original, with the white tending more towards snow white.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is a minute pinsize hole (visible on the catalogue illustration) as well as two very thin black lines defining the centre of the disk, both of which are inherent to the artist's working process. "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." Catalogue Note James Lee Byars received the Wolfgang-Hahn-Award in its inaugural year of 1994. To mark this occasion, the Gesellschaft für Moderne Kunst acquired The Thinking Field of 100 Spheres, 1989, an installation of 100 white marble balls and James Lee Byars performed The Perfect Smile in the Museum Ludwig.