Details

Provenance

Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by David Teiger in 2003

Exhibited

New York, Andrea Rosen Gallery, John Currin: Works on Paper - A Fifteen Year Survey of Women, June - August 2009 Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate although the overall tonality is deeper and richer and has more blue undertones in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso on the top edge to the backing board. Inspection under raking light reveals some faint indents towards the left vertical edge, which appear to be the result of the artist's cutting process. Extremely close inspection reveals some tiny nicks towards the top of the extreme left hand edge and the extreme lower edge. "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

John Currin Friends signed and dated 1998 on the reverse gouache and ink on paper 35.6 by 25.4 cm. 14 by 10 in. Provenance Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by David Teiger in 2003 Exhibited New York, Andrea Rosen Gallery, John Currin: Works on Paper - A Fifteen Year Survey of Women, June - August 2009 Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate although the overall tonality is deeper and richer and has more blue undertones in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso on the top edge to the backing board. Inspection under raking light reveals some faint indents towards the left vertical edge, which appear to be the result of the artist's cutting process. Extremely close inspection reveals some tiny nicks towards the top of the extreme left hand edge and the extreme lower edge. "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."