Details

Provenance

Galerie Andrea Caratsch, Zurich Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Pier 94, The Armory Show, 2008 London, Simon Lee Gallery, Paintings by John M. Armleder, Merlin Carpenter, Matias Faldbakken, On Kawara, Martin Kippenberger, Sherrie Levine and Christopher Wool , 2009 Paris, Galerie Kreo, Simon Lee in Paris , 2010 St. Ives, Tate; Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre, The Indiscipline of Painting , 2011-12

Literature

Lionel Bovier and Stephane Moisdon, John Armleder , Paris 2005, p. 31 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the blue tends more towards sky blue. The illustration fails to fully convey the silver metalic paint of the flowers apparent in the original.<br><br>Colour:<br>This work is in very good condition. 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

John Armleder Azurite acrylic on canvas 300 by 200cm.; 118 1/8 by 78 3/4 in. Executed in 2003. Provenance Galerie Andrea Caratsch, Zurich Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited New York, Pier 94, The Armory Show, 2008 London, Simon Lee Gallery, Paintings by John M. Armleder, Merlin Carpenter, Matias Faldbakken, On Kawara, Martin Kippenberger, Sherrie Levine and Christopher Wool , 2009 Paris, Galerie Kreo, Simon Lee in Paris , 2010 St. Ives, Tate; Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre, The Indiscipline of Painting , 2011-12 Literature Lionel Bovier and Stephane Moisdon, John Armleder , Paris 2005, p. 31 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the blue tends more towards sky blue. The illustration fails to fully convey the silver metalic paint of the flowers apparent in the original.<br><br>Colour:<br>This work is in very good condition. 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."