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Provenance

The Approach, London Private Collection, London Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art , 22 June 2007, Lot 326 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration do not reflect the true colours of the work. The blue of the background tends more towards a soft purple and the blue at the top of the tree tends more towards a clay green in the original. The catalogue illustration also fails to convey the collaged elements apparent in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is a short vertical rub mark to the right side of the lower edge. There is a minute canvas perforation approximately 20 cm. inside form the right extreme edge, below the foliage, probably original to the artist's working process. 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

Michael Raedecker Prop dated 1998 on the overlap; signed and titled on the stretcher acrylic, thread and twine on canvas 180 by 130cm.; 70 7/8 by 51 1/8 in. Provenance The Approach, London Private Collection, London Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art , 22 June 2007, Lot 326 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration do not reflect the true colours of the work. The blue of the background tends more towards a soft purple and the blue at the top of the tree tends more towards a clay green in the original. The catalogue illustration also fails to convey the collaged elements apparent in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is a short vertical rub mark to the right side of the lower edge. There is a minute canvas perforation approximately 20 cm. inside form the right extreme edge, below the foliage, probably original to the artist's working process. 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."