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Provenance

Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There are two tiny artist's pinholes at the lower two corner tips and four to the top two corner tips. The top left corner pinhole is torn, resulting in a small media loss. A number of faint, unobtrusive finger marks are noticeable upon close inspection to the white paper, in particular to the top and bottom left corners. All the above would appear to original to the work's creation. "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

James Nares Untitled signed and dated 2003 oil and wax on paper 151.7 by 54.3cm.; 59¾ by 21 3/8 in. Provenance Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There are two tiny artist's pinholes at the lower two corner tips and four to the top two corner tips. The top left corner pinhole is torn, resulting in a small media loss. A number of faint, unobtrusive finger marks are noticeable upon close inspection to the white paper, in particular to the top and bottom left corners. All the above would appear to original to the work's creation. "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."