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Provenance

Maccarone Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2009 Condition Colour: <br>The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the background is bluer in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a few minute losses to the tips of a few isolated impasto peaks and a superficial layer of dust on the surface. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet 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." Catalogue Note “Blurring the lines of reality and fantasy, public and private, self and other, Upson demonstrates the ultimate fertility of our efforts to really know someone” (Ali Subotnick cited in: Exh. Cat., Los Angeles, Hammer Museum, Hammer Projects: Kaari Upson, 2007, n.p.).

Catalog summary

Kaari Upson For a Good Time each: signed, titled, dated 2008 and variously inscribed on the reverse oil on panel, in 2 parts each: 61 by 61 cm. 24 by 24 in. Provenance Maccarone Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2009 Condition Colour: <br>The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the background is bluer in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a few minute losses to the tips of a few isolated impasto peaks and a superficial layer of dust on the surface. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet 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." Catalogue Note “Blurring the lines of reality and fantasy, public and private, self and other, Upson demonstrates the ultimate fertility of our efforts to really know someone” (Ali Subotnick cited in: Exh. Cat., Los Angeles, Hammer Museum, Hammer Projects: Kaari Upson, 2007, n.p.).