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Provenance

Galerie Klein, Bonn Acquired directly from the above by the family of the present owner in 1984 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The board is mounted on a white painted board and held in the original artist's frame. There is a small spot of lifting to the board on the lower edge beneath the signature original to the artist’s choice of media and working process. On very close examination there are a few short isolated cracks to the white painted board. A few minute material fibres are adhering between the work and the glass frame. "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

Joseph Beuys Rot auf Mitte signed, titled and dated 1984 metal plate on board, in artist's frame overall: 52 by 42cm.; 20 1/2 by 16 1/2 in Provenance Galerie Klein, Bonn Acquired directly from the above by the family of the present owner in 1984 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The board is mounted on a white painted board and held in the original artist's frame. There is a small spot of lifting to the board on the lower edge beneath the signature original to the artist’s choice of media and working process. On very close examination there are a few short isolated cracks to the white painted board. A few minute material fibres are adhering between the work and the glass frame. "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."