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Provenance

Gagosian Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006 Condition Colour: The colour in the printed catalogue is fairly accurate, although it fails to fully convey the neon qualities of the pink pigment in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute tension cracks to all four overturn edges. 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 "I have always wanted to make paintings that are impossible to walk past, paintings that grab and hold your attention. The more you look at them, the more satisfying they become for the viewer" (Cecily Brown in conversation with Perri Lewis, 'Cecily Brown: I Take Things Too Far When Painting', The Guardian , 20 September 2009, online).

Catalog summary

Cecily Brown Untitled signed and dated 2005 on the reverse oil on canvas 31.8 by 43.2 cm. 12 1/2 by 17 in. Provenance Gagosian Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006 Condition Colour: The colour in the printed catalogue is fairly accurate, although it fails to fully convey the neon qualities of the pink pigment in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute tension cracks to all four overturn edges. 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 "I have always wanted to make paintings that are impossible to walk past, paintings that grab and hold your attention. The more you look at them, the more satisfying they become for the viewer" (Cecily Brown in conversation with Perri Lewis, 'Cecily Brown: I Take Things Too Far When Painting', The Guardian , 20 September 2009, online).