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Provenance

The Artist, by whom gifted to the present owner in 2009 Condition Original canvas. <br><br>There are some minor abrasions and handling marks visible to the extreme edge of the canvas, owing to the work being unframed. There are some light traces of surface dirt, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.<br><br>Ultraviolet light reveals a few tiny flecks of fluorescence and probably retouching to scattered spots of the composition, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.<br><br>Unframed.<br><br>Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work. "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 The present work was painted while Kidner was in close contact with Pink Floyd, who on occasion used his basement in Belsize park as a studio. Kidner and his wife would, in 1968, have a walk-on role in the band's first movie.

Catalog summary

Michael Kidner, R.A. Complement to Yellow signed with monogram and dated 62 on the canvas overlap oil on canvas 101.5 by 76cm.; 40 by 30in. Provenance The Artist, by whom gifted to the present owner in 2009 Condition Original canvas. <br><br>There are some minor abrasions and handling marks visible to the extreme edge of the canvas, owing to the work being unframed. There are some light traces of surface dirt, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.<br><br>Ultraviolet light reveals a few tiny flecks of fluorescence and probably retouching to scattered spots of the composition, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.<br><br>Unframed.<br><br>Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work. "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 The present work was painted while Kidner was in close contact with Pink Floyd, who on occasion used his basement in Belsize park as a studio. Kidner and his wife would, in 1968, have a walk-on role in the band's first movie.