Details

Provenance

Produzentengalerie, Hamburg Private Collection, Europe Phillips de Pury, New York, 15 November 2007, Lot 73 Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Bremen, Neues Museum Weserburg, Aktuelle Malerei, Skulptur und Fotografie aus Dresden & Leipzig , 2005 - 06

Literature

Axel Heil and Wolfgang Schoppmannm, Eds., Most Wanted , Cologne 2005, p. 137, illustrated Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although it fails to convey the dark blue outlines of figure visible in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some very fine, hairline cracks running intermittently along the left edge and a minute and unobtrusive network of hairline cracks towards the centre of the left edge. 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

Thomas Scheibitz Untitled (No. 352) signed, titled and dated 2002 on the reverse oil, vinyl and felt-tip pen on canvas 240 by 120 cm. 94 1/2 by 47 1/4 in. Provenance Produzentengalerie, Hamburg Private Collection, Europe Phillips de Pury, New York, 15 November 2007, Lot 73 Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Bremen, Neues Museum Weserburg, Aktuelle Malerei, Skulptur und Fotografie aus Dresden & Leipzig , 2005 - 06 Literature Axel Heil and Wolfgang Schoppmannm, Eds., Most Wanted , Cologne 2005, p. 137, illustrated Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although it fails to convey the dark blue outlines of figure visible in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some very fine, hairline cracks running intermittently along the left edge and a minute and unobtrusive network of hairline cracks towards the centre of the left edge. 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."