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Provenance

Gift of the artist, 1999 Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Not examined out of frame, whole sheet visible. Sheet has deckeled upper edge. Possible water damage lower left and right corners and at area in center (possibly from artist's technique. Minute tear at upper right edge and a small spot of paint loss due to deckled edge. A few minute scattered specks of paint loss, mostly in lower right and left corners (paint pieces trapped between work and plexi-glass. Some cracquelure to paint along 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. 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.

Catalog summary

Sol Lewitt Loopy Doopy signed and dated 99 gouache on paper 11 1/2 by 11 in. 29.2 by 28 cm. Provenance Gift of the artist, 1999 Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Not examined out of frame, whole sheet visible. Sheet has deckeled upper edge. Possible water damage lower left and right corners and at area in center (possibly from artist's technique. Minute tear at upper right edge and a small spot of paint loss due to deckled edge. A few minute scattered specks of paint loss, mostly in lower right and left corners (paint pieces trapped between work and plexi-glass. Some cracquelure to paint along 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. 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.