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Provenance

Galerie Aschenbach, Amsterdam Private Collection, Germany Sotheby's, London, 2 July 2015, Lot 188 Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration, is fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original and the yellow tones tend more towards lemon. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the backing board in numerous places. The sheet undulates slightly. Very close inspection reveals a short and faint rub mark to the lower left centre of the composition and a tiny 2mm tear to the extreme upper left corner tip. "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 “I like the way that the dots in a magnified picture swim and move about. The way that motifs change from recognisable to unrecognisable, the undecided, ambiguous nature of the situation, the way it remains open… Many dots vibrating, swinging, blurring, reappearing: one could think of radio signals, telegraphic images, television come to mind” (Sigmar Polke cited in: Exh. Cat., New York, Museum of Modern Art, Sigmar Polke: Alibis , 2014, p. 74).

Catalog summary

Sigmar Polke Untitled signed and dated 94 gouache and glitter on paper 99 by 69.5 cm. 39 by 27 in. Provenance Galerie Aschenbach, Amsterdam Private Collection, Germany Sotheby's, London, 2 July 2015, Lot 188 Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration, is fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original and the yellow tones tend more towards lemon. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the backing board in numerous places. The sheet undulates slightly. Very close inspection reveals a short and faint rub mark to the lower left centre of the composition and a tiny 2mm tear to the extreme upper left corner tip. "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 “I like the way that the dots in a magnified picture swim and move about. The way that motifs change from recognisable to unrecognisable, the undecided, ambiguous nature of the situation, the way it remains open… Many dots vibrating, swinging, blurring, reappearing: one could think of radio signals, telegraphic images, television come to mind” (Sigmar Polke cited in: Exh. Cat., New York, Museum of Modern Art, Sigmar Polke: Alibis , 2014, p. 74).