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Provenance

Aurel Scheibler Gallery, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the backing mount in the top two corners and there is some light undulation to the sheet throughout. There is extremely minor wear to the top two corner tips and towards the centre of the top extreme edge. Visible only upon close inspection and in raking light, there is a diagonal and extremely shallow crease to the photographic paper towards the centre of the composition. "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

Sigmar Polke Untitled signed; signed and dated 84 on the reverse gelatin silver print 30 by 40cm.; 11 7/8 by 15 3/4 in. Executed in 1984, this work is one of twenty one unique prints. Provenance Aurel Scheibler Gallery, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the backing mount in the top two corners and there is some light undulation to the sheet throughout. There is extremely minor wear to the top two corner tips and towards the centre of the top extreme edge. Visible only upon close inspection and in raking light, there is a diagonal and extremely shallow crease to the photographic paper towards the centre of the composition. "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."