Details

Provenance

Marella Arte Contemporanea, Milan Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005

Exhibited

Merano, Merano Arte: Cassa di Risparmio, Sound Zero. Arte e musica dalla pop alla street art , 2006-07 Vittoria-Gasteiz, Museo Artium, Gravity: Coleccion Ernesto Esposito , 2008, p. 47, illustrated Bologna, Museo Mambo, Cara Domani: Opere dalla Collezione Ernesto Esposito , 2012, p. 32, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the tonality of the bearded face towards the centre of the composition tends more towards pink, the extremely light blue shapes in the panel directly underneath it tend more towards a soft turquoise and the orange shapes in the panel at the bottom of the composition are actually a bright neon in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals evidence of light wear, handling, tiny unobtrusive media accretions and minor hairline cracks to some of the panels in isolated places. 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

Barry McGee Untitled acrylic on panel, in twelve parts overall: 120.4 by 130cm.; 47 1/4 by 51 1/4 in.; smallest: 15 by 23cm.; 5 7/8 by 9in. largest: 31 by 45cm.; 21 1/4 by 17 3/4 in. Executed in 2004. Provenance Marella Arte Contemporanea, Milan Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005 Exhibited Merano, Merano Arte: Cassa di Risparmio, Sound Zero. Arte e musica dalla pop alla street art , 2006-07 Vittoria-Gasteiz, Museo Artium, Gravity: Coleccion Ernesto Esposito , 2008, p. 47, illustrated Bologna, Museo Mambo, Cara Domani: Opere dalla Collezione Ernesto Esposito , 2012, p. 32, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the tonality of the bearded face towards the centre of the composition tends more towards pink, the extremely light blue shapes in the panel directly underneath it tend more towards a soft turquoise and the orange shapes in the panel at the bottom of the composition are actually a bright neon in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals evidence of light wear, handling, tiny unobtrusive media accretions and minor hairline cracks to some of the panels in isolated places. 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."