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Provenance

The Approach Gallery, London Sale: Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, Contemporary Art, 12 November 2002, Lot 185 Private Collection, Indiana Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art , 15 November 2007, Lot 427 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality tends more towards blue in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There are a few pulls to the thread, and some very small cracks to the base of the impastoed paint, all of which are in keeping with the artist's working process. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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

Michael Raedecker The Surface signed, dated 2000 and variously inscribed on the overlap oil, acrylic and thread on canvas 66 by 81cm.; 26 by 32in. Provenance The Approach Gallery, London Sale: Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, Contemporary Art, 12 November 2002, Lot 185 Private Collection, Indiana Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art , 15 November 2007, Lot 427 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality tends more towards blue in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There are a few pulls to the thread, and some very small cracks to the base of the impastoed paint, all of which are in keeping with the artist's working process. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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."