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Provenance

Galerie Gebr. Lehman, Dresden Pierre Huber Collection, Geneva Sale: Christie's, New York, Beyond: Selections from the Pierre Huber Collection , 26 February 2007, Lot 41 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Frankfurt, Frankfurter Kustverein, deutschemalereizweitausenddrei , 2003, p. 49, illustrated in colour Cajarc, Centre d'Art Contemporain Georges Pompidou, Sandison/Havekost , 2003 Lausanne, Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Private View 1980-2000: Collection Pierre Huber , 2005, p. 122, illustrated in colour Baden-Baden, Museum Frieder Burda, Deutsche und Amerikanische Malerei , 2007-8, p. 35, no. 14, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the colours in the original tend more towards a soft blue.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some very light handling marks in a few isolated places along the horizontal edges. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a small speck of retouching on the extreme upper edge, approximately 40cm. from the right corner. "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

Eberhard Havekost Benutzeroberfläche 7 signed, titled and dated 02 on the reverse oil on canvas 160.5 by 215cm.; 63 1/4 by 84 5/8 in. Rückseitig bezeichnet auf Leinwand oben links: havekost DD 02 f BENUTZEROBERFLÄCHE 7 Provenance Galerie Gebr. Lehman, Dresden Pierre Huber Collection, Geneva Sale: Christie's, New York, Beyond: Selections from the Pierre Huber Collection , 26 February 2007, Lot 41 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited Frankfurt, Frankfurter Kustverein, deutschemalereizweitausenddrei , 2003, p. 49, illustrated in colour Cajarc, Centre d'Art Contemporain Georges Pompidou, Sandison/Havekost , 2003 Lausanne, Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Private View 1980-2000: Collection Pierre Huber , 2005, p. 122, illustrated in colour Baden-Baden, Museum Frieder Burda, Deutsche und Amerikanische Malerei , 2007-8, p. 35, no. 14, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the colours in the original tend more towards a soft blue.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some very light handling marks in a few isolated places along the horizontal edges. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a small speck of retouching on the extreme upper edge, approximately 40cm. from the right corner. "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."