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Provenance

John Weber Gallery, New York Edward Totah Gallery, London (acquired from the above in 1989) Pat Hearn Gallery, New York Private Collection, Paris Versailles Enchères, Versailles, 25 April 2004, Lot 199 Private Collection, France Mulier Mulier Gallery, Belgium Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso along the top edge to the mount and undulates slightly. All four edges are deckled. Close inspection reveals some paper skinning and light creasing to all four edges. Close inspection reveals some very faint water stains in intermittent places along the lower edge, with an associated very short tear and a tiny spot of paper skinning to the lower right corner. Extremely close inspection reveals three tiny specks of loss towards the lower left corner. "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

Sol Lewitt Two Asymmetrical Pyramids signed and dated 1986 gouache and pencil on paper 51 by 71 cm. 20 by 28 in. Provenance John Weber Gallery, New York Edward Totah Gallery, London (acquired from the above in 1989) Pat Hearn Gallery, New York Private Collection, Paris Versailles Enchères, Versailles, 25 April 2004, Lot 199 Private Collection, France Mulier Mulier Gallery, Belgium Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso along the top edge to the mount and undulates slightly. All four edges are deckled. Close inspection reveals some paper skinning and light creasing to all four edges. Close inspection reveals some very faint water stains in intermittent places along the lower edge, with an associated very short tear and a tiny spot of paper skinning to the lower right corner. Extremely close inspection reveals three tiny specks of loss towards the lower left corner. "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."