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Provenance

Otto Dobermann, Münster Gallery Schmela, Düsseldorf Private Collection, Düsseldorf Spanierman Gallery, New York Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original, with the yellow tending more towards sunflower yellow and the orange to flourescent orange in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are scattered and unobtrusive very faint accretions on the surface. There is some evidence of light frame rubbing in places to all four extreme edges. There is slight evidence of liquid accretion in the lower right. There is a 60cm vertical abrasion located about 20cm down from the top, starting just above the red stripe. There is a rub mark to the lower centre of the left edge. No restoration is apparent when examined 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

Kenneth Noland Early Fall signed, titled and dated 1963 on the reverse oil on canvas 176.5 by 176.5 cm.; 69 1/2 by 69 1/2 in. Provenance Otto Dobermann, Münster Gallery Schmela, Düsseldorf Private Collection, Düsseldorf Spanierman Gallery, New York Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original, with the yellow tending more towards sunflower yellow and the orange to flourescent orange in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are scattered and unobtrusive very faint accretions on the surface. There is some evidence of light frame rubbing in places to all four extreme edges. There is slight evidence of liquid accretion in the lower right. There is a 60cm vertical abrasion located about 20cm down from the top, starting just above the red stripe. There is a rub mark to the lower centre of the left edge. No restoration is apparent when examined 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."