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Provenance

The Pace Gallery, New York Waddington Galleries, London Private Collection, London Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art , 28 February 2008, Lot 439 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Waddington Galleries, Julian Schnabel , 1985, p. 19, illustrated in colour London, Waddington Galleries, Julian Schnabel , 1996 Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: <br>There is wear to all four corners with associated losses and several areas of craquelure and drying cracks in places throughout the composition. There are three black rub marks in the pink area of pigment towards the centre of the top edge. All other surface irregularities and imperfections are in keeping with the artist's choice of medium and 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

Julian Schnabel Shakespeare oil and spray paint on linoleum laid on board 273 by 182cm.; 107 1/2 by 71 5/8 in. Executed in 1985. Provenance The Pace Gallery, New York Waddington Galleries, London Private Collection, London Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art , 28 February 2008, Lot 439 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited London, Waddington Galleries, Julian Schnabel , 1985, p. 19, illustrated in colour London, Waddington Galleries, Julian Schnabel , 1996 Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: <br>There is wear to all four corners with associated losses and several areas of craquelure and drying cracks in places throughout the composition. There are three black rub marks in the pink area of pigment towards the centre of the top edge. All other surface irregularities and imperfections are in keeping with the artist's choice of medium and 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."