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Provenance

Metro Pictures, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work appears in excellent condition overall. There are no apparent condition problems with this work. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Catalogue Note "Sterling Ruby [...] whose dark, toxic, fluorescent-tinged atmosphere pushes graffiti art's staple — spray paint — to new heights as well as depths. One smart wag is calling them 'Gangsta Rothkos'."  (Roberta Smith, Karen Rosenberg and Ken Johnson, "Art in Review," New York Times, April 25, 2008.)

Catalog summary

Sterling Ruby SP15 signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 07 on the reverse acrylic and spraypaint on canvas 96 1/2 by 84 1/2 in. 245 by 214.6 cm. Provenance Metro Pictures, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work appears in excellent condition overall. There are no apparent condition problems with this work. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Catalogue Note "Sterling Ruby [...] whose dark, toxic, fluorescent-tinged atmosphere pushes graffiti art's staple — spray paint — to new heights as well as depths. One smart wag is calling them 'Gangsta Rothkos'."  (Roberta Smith, Karen Rosenberg and Ken Johnson, "Art in Review," New York Times, April 25, 2008.)