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Provenance

Jack Hanley Gallery, San Francisco John Bransten Collection, San Francisco Sale: Phillips de Pury & Co., London, Contemporary Art , 19 March 2010, Lot 137 Private Collection Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the colours of the S and E are vibrant orange in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of found materials. "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." Catalogue Note “Sexuality is the lyricism of the masses.” CHARLES BAUDELAIRE Journaux intimes , Paris 1920, p. 91

Catalog summary

Jack Pierson Sex found metal and Plexiglas letterforms overall: 33.7 by 94 by 13.3cm.; 13 1/4 by 37 by 5 1/4 in. Executed in 1992. Provenance Jack Hanley Gallery, San Francisco John Bransten Collection, San Francisco Sale: Phillips de Pury & Co., London, Contemporary Art , 19 March 2010, Lot 137 Private Collection Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the colours of the S and E are vibrant orange in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of found materials. "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." Catalogue Note “Sexuality is the lyricism of the masses.” CHARLES BAUDELAIRE Journaux intimes , Paris 1920, p. 91