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Provenance

Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Salzburg Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2002 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant, with the blues tending more towards a deep turquoise in the original.<br><br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is some extremely light wear to each of the four extreme corner tips and in a few isolated places to the extreme edges. Surface irregularities and wrinkling to the collaged elements are inherent to the artist's working process and original to the work's execution. There is a tiny canvas indentation adjacent to the top right corner on the right 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

Philip Taaffe Exploded Still Life signed, titled and dated 2000-2001 on the reverse oil on canvas 143 by 161.5cm.; 56 3/8 by 63 5/8 in. Provenance Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Salzburg Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2002 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant, with the blues tending more towards a deep turquoise in the original.<br><br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is some extremely light wear to each of the four extreme corner tips and in a few isolated places to the extreme edges. Surface irregularities and wrinkling to the collaged elements are inherent to the artist's working process and original to the work's execution. There is a tiny canvas indentation adjacent to the top right corner on the right 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."