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Provenance

Private Collection Sale: Cologne, Kunsthaus Lempertz, Zeitgenössiche Kunst , 29 November 2007, Lot 628 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the kinetic nature of the neon lights which move from side to side, and it's accompanying mechanical sound.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition and in full working order. There are some fine hairline cracks to the painted wooden box and some very light wear in places along the vertical edges "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

John Armleder Untitled signed, dated 1990 and numbered 4/8 on the underside neon tubes, white wood box and electric motor 26 by 135 by 15.5 cm.; 10 1/4 by 53 1/8 by 6 1/8 in. Executed in 1990, this work is number 4 from an edition of 8. Provenance Private Collection Sale: Cologne, Kunsthaus Lempertz, Zeitgenössiche Kunst , 29 November 2007, Lot 628 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the kinetic nature of the neon lights which move from side to side, and it's accompanying mechanical sound.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition and in full working order. There are some fine hairline cracks to the painted wooden box and some very light wear in places along the vertical edges "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."