Details

Provenance

Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York Pace Wildenstein, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Pace Wildenstein, George Condo: Collage Paintings , 1998 Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is softer in the original with the ochre background tending more towards canary yellow and the reds towards vermillion.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good original condition. There are some fine and stable tension cracks in places to the extreme outer edges of the canvas. There are some smudges to the charcoal in places throughout, most visibly to the collages; these are are unobtrusive and inherent to the artist's working process. The collages are variously hinged to the canvas in places to the reverse and undulate slightly. All edges of the collaged paper sheets are deckled with some very light lifting in places to the extreme corner tips. There are some very small and scattered stains in places to the collages, most visibly to the upper right quadrant. 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. 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

George Condo Sunflowers signed and dated 97 acrylic, oil, pastel, coloured pencil and paper on canvas 153 by 183.2cm.; 60 1/4 by 72 1/8 in. Provenance Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York Pace Wildenstein, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited New York, Pace Wildenstein, George Condo: Collage Paintings , 1998 Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is softer in the original with the ochre background tending more towards canary yellow and the reds towards vermillion.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good original condition. There are some fine and stable tension cracks in places to the extreme outer edges of the canvas. There are some smudges to the charcoal in places throughout, most visibly to the collages; these are are unobtrusive and inherent to the artist's working process. The collages are variously hinged to the canvas in places to the reverse and undulate slightly. All edges of the collaged paper sheets are deckled with some very light lifting in places to the extreme corner tips. There are some very small and scattered stains in places to the collages, most visibly to the upper right quadrant. 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. 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."