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Provenance

Phillips, New York, October 23, 1985, lot 85 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition Overall the work is in good condition. There are a few areas of stable craquelure throughout the surface, as well as a few surface scuffs just below the center of the composition. There is some scattered minor surface soiling and a few minor accretions. The turning edges of the canvas are worn and slightly dirty. The upper left and lower left edges are gently buckled. There are stretcher bar marks are visible horizontally in the lower third of the canvas and vertically along the right edge. The colors are bright and fresh. 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.

Catalog summary

Jack Youngerman Red Vermillion signed, titled, and dated 1966 on the reverse acrylic on canvas 89 3/8 by 68 3/4 in. 227 by 174.6 cm. Provenance Phillips, New York, October 23, 1985, lot 85 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition Overall the work is in good condition. There are a few areas of stable craquelure throughout the surface, as well as a few surface scuffs just below the center of the composition. There is some scattered minor surface soiling and a few minor accretions. The turning edges of the canvas are worn and slightly dirty. The upper left and lower left edges are gently buckled. There are stretcher bar marks are visible horizontally in the lower third of the canvas and vertically along the right edge. The colors are bright and fresh. 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.