Details

Provenance

Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1971

Exhibited

Krefeld, Museum Haus Lange, Zeichen als Verstandigung: A.R. Penck - Bucher und Bilder, 1971, no. 5 Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europaische Kunst der Sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, p. 209, no. 260, illustrated. Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The canvas is slightly slack. There is a short, light crease in the extreme top left-hand corner. There are two very faint horizontal creases in the lower section of the canvas, which appear to be original to the work's execution. There is very minor canvas draw to the extreme left-hand corner. There are a few extremely faint handling marks to the extreme left-hand edge towards the bottom corner only visible upon close inspection. There is a further handling mark towards the centre of the extreme right-hand edge. There are small spots of surface deposits scattered throughout the lower half of the composition. No restoration is visible under ultra-violet 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. 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

A. R. Penck Problem Koexistenz signed twice wiht the artist's monogram; signed and dated Nov. 1970 on the stretcher dispersion on canvas 95 by 95 cm Provenance Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1971 Exhibited Krefeld, Museum Haus Lange, Zeichen als Verstandigung: A.R. Penck - Bucher und Bilder, 1971, no. 5 Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europaische Kunst der Sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, p. 209, no. 260, illustrated. Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The canvas is slightly slack. There is a short, light crease in the extreme top left-hand corner. There are two very faint horizontal creases in the lower section of the canvas, which appear to be original to the work's execution. There is very minor canvas draw to the extreme left-hand corner. There are a few extremely faint handling marks to the extreme left-hand edge towards the bottom corner only visible upon close inspection. There is a further handling mark towards the centre of the extreme right-hand edge. There are small spots of surface deposits scattered throughout the lower half of the composition. No restoration is visible under ultra-violet 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. 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."