Details

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Exhibited

Klagenfurt, Stadtgalerie, Mel Ramos: I love Women , 2007, p. 47, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality of the original is richer and more vibrant.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Some very light wear is noticeable upon very close inspection to the extreme edges and corner tips. There are a number of fine hairline tension cracks along the four extreme edges. There is a small matrix of fine cracks in the lower right quadrant, approximately 20cm. below the centre of the canvas, away from the right extreme edge, as well as another in the upper left quadrant between the figure's head and the extreme left edge. <br>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

Mel Ramos The Drawing Lesson # 2 oil on canvas 177.8 by 116.5cm.; 70 by 45 7/8 in. Executed in 1987. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Exhibited Klagenfurt, Stadtgalerie, Mel Ramos: I love Women , 2007, p. 47, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality of the original is richer and more vibrant.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Some very light wear is noticeable upon very close inspection to the extreme edges and corner tips. There are a number of fine hairline tension cracks along the four extreme edges. There is a small matrix of fine cracks in the lower right quadrant, approximately 20cm. below the centre of the canvas, away from the right extreme edge, as well as another in the upper left quadrant between the figure's head and the extreme left edge. <br>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."