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Provenance

Private Collection, New York Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the yellow is brighter in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. Some dust has adhered to the surface in places, and there are a few cracks to the wood, which is in keeping with the artist's chosen materials. Close inspection reveals a few small losses to the lower edge, and a loss to the upper left edge. There are two further small losses; one 9 cm. from the lower edge and 20 cm. from the left edge, and one 1 cm from the lower edge and 34 cm. from the left edge; and a small dent 4 cm. from the lower edge and 16 cm. from the left edge with a small media accretion below. 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

Keith Haring Untitled incised with the artist’s signature on the reverse acrylic on incised wood 28 by 58.5 cm. 11 by 23 in. Executed in 1986. Provenance Private Collection, New York Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the yellow is brighter in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. Some dust has adhered to the surface in places, and there are a few cracks to the wood, which is in keeping with the artist's chosen materials. Close inspection reveals a few small losses to the lower edge, and a loss to the upper left edge. There are two further small losses; one 9 cm. from the lower edge and 20 cm. from the left edge, and one 1 cm from the lower edge and 34 cm. from the left edge; and a small dent 4 cm. from the lower edge and 16 cm. from the left edge with a small media accretion below. 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."