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Provenance

Carl Solway Gallery, Cincinnati (acquired directly from the artist) Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The variation in the tonality of the background is inherent to the artist's working method. There is evidence of scattered extremely fine and stable craquelure and drying craquelure, all of which remains unobtrusive. There is a small impression in the surface at the left edge approximately 19 inches from the top edge. There is no evidence of restoration under ultraviolet light. Framed. 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

Ray Parker Untitled signed and dated 1960 on the reverse oil on canvas 67 3/8 by 64 in. 171.2 by 162.6 cm. Provenance Carl Solway Gallery, Cincinnati (acquired directly from the artist) Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The variation in the tonality of the background is inherent to the artist's working method. There is evidence of scattered extremely fine and stable craquelure and drying craquelure, all of which remains unobtrusive. There is a small impression in the surface at the left edge approximately 19 inches from the top edge. There is no evidence of restoration under ultraviolet light. Framed. 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.