Details

Provenance

The Artist Charity Auction, 6th International Istanbul Biennial (donated by the artist) CAP Collection, Europe Christie's, London, The CAP Collection , 20 June 2007, Lot 9 Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Istanbul, 6th International Istanbul Biennial, The Passion and the Wave , September - October 1999

Literature

Arlène Bonnant, CAP Collection , Switzerland 2005, pp. 11 and 237, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background is slightly warmer and the brown house is slightly richer in the original. The illustration fails to fully convey the textured nature of the work. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute specks of wear to the very extreme corner tips. 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."

Catalog summary

Michael Raedecker Somewhere signed, titled, dated 1998 and variously inscribed on the overlap acrylic, wool and thread on canvas 81.5 by 71.2 cm. 32 1/8 by 28 in. Provenance The Artist Charity Auction, 6th International Istanbul Biennial (donated by the artist) CAP Collection, Europe Christie's, London, The CAP Collection , 20 June 2007, Lot 9 Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Istanbul, 6th International Istanbul Biennial, The Passion and the Wave , September - October 1999 Literature Arlène Bonnant, CAP Collection , Switzerland 2005, pp. 11 and 237, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background is slightly warmer and the brown house is slightly richer in the original. The illustration fails to fully convey the textured nature of the work. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute specks of wear to the very extreme corner tips. 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."