Details

Provenance

Galerie Alain Noirhomme, Brussels Private Collection Art & Public, Geneva Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006

Exhibited

Knokke, Maruani Mercier, Peter Halley, August - September 2005 Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly lighter, brighter and more vibrant in the original and it fails to fully convey the metallic qualities of the orange and dark blue pigment. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a very faint scuff mark towards the lower right corner. 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

Peter Halley Orange Prison signed twice and dated 2005 on the reverse pearlescent acrylic, acrylic and Roll-a-Tex on canvas overall: 76.5 by 76.5 cm. 30 1/8 by 30 1/8 in. Provenance Galerie Alain Noirhomme, Brussels Private Collection Art & Public, Geneva Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006 Exhibited Knokke, Maruani Mercier, Peter Halley, August - September 2005 Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly lighter, brighter and more vibrant in the original and it fails to fully convey the metallic qualities of the orange and dark blue pigment. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a very faint scuff mark towards the lower right corner. 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."