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Provenance

Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York Acquavella Gallery, New York Christie's, New York, November 15, 1995, lot 216 Christie's, New York, May 13, 1998, lot 403 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is scattered evidence of craquelure, primarily along the left and right edges, visible in the catalogue illustration. Under UV light inspection, there are some very small spots of restoration scattered along the right edge and one on the left edge. 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. Catalogue Note "I remember everything I know, even the most superficial things. And what comes out is in my canvases." - Larry Rivers

Catalog summary

Larry Rivers Untitled signed and dated '58 oil on canvas 46 by 44 1/2 in. 116.8 by 113 cm. Provenance Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York Acquavella Gallery, New York Christie's, New York, November 15, 1995, lot 216 Christie's, New York, May 13, 1998, lot 403 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is scattered evidence of craquelure, primarily along the left and right edges, visible in the catalogue illustration. Under UV light inspection, there are some very small spots of restoration scattered along the right edge and one on the left edge. 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. Catalogue Note "I remember everything I know, even the most superficial things. And what comes out is in my canvases." - Larry Rivers