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Provenance

Galería Soledad Lorenzo, Madrid Acquired directly from above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is frame rubbing and wear to all four corners and in places along all four extreme edges. There are hairline tension cracks that run intermittently along the extreme left and right turnover edges. There is a tiny spot of paint loss to the left side of the top extreme edge. There are three extremely light stains along the top edge, only visible under very close inspection. There are few scattered light rub marks throughout, the majority to the left side of the work. 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

Jonathan Lasker Things Have a Reason signed and dated 1998 on the reverse oil on canvas 180.5 by 229cm.; 71 by 90 1/8 in. Provenance Galería Soledad Lorenzo, Madrid Acquired directly from above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is frame rubbing and wear to all four corners and in places along all four extreme edges. There are hairline tension cracks that run intermittently along the extreme left and right turnover edges. There is a tiny spot of paint loss to the left side of the top extreme edge. There are three extremely light stains along the top edge, only visible under very close inspection. There are few scattered light rub marks throughout, the majority to the left side of the work. 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."