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Provenance

Galería Elba Benitez, Madrid Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the lightest shade of green tends more towards fluorescent green in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is light wear and handling marks along all four edges, notably to the centre of the top edge. There are some light rub marks in places along the extreme edges. There is a minute spot of paint loss to the centre of the top extreme edge. There is a fine short hairline crack to the centre of the left extreme 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

Anselm Reyle Untitled signed and dated 2001 on the overlap acrylic on canvas 135 by 114.2cm.; 53 1/8 by 45in. Provenance Galería Elba Benitez, Madrid Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the lightest shade of green tends more towards fluorescent green in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is light wear and handling marks along all four edges, notably to the centre of the top edge. There are some light rub marks in places along the extreme edges. There is a minute spot of paint loss to the centre of the top extreme edge. There is a fine short hairline crack to the centre of the left extreme 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."