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Provenance

Private Collection, New York (acquired directly from the artist) Christie's, New York, November 17, 2000, lot 523 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are pinholes along the edges and creases throughout. The colors appear lightly faded and the canvas appears slightly darkened. There is a 1/2 inch tear located in the center upper third of the work. The red shape near the center of the right edge appears mottled. The work has been adhered intermittently along the edges with velcro squares to a framed backing. 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

Keith Haring Untitled acrylic on canvas 88 3/4 by 45 in. 225.4 by 114.3 cm. Executed in 1981. Provenance Private Collection, New York (acquired directly from the artist) Christie's, New York, November 17, 2000, lot 523 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are pinholes along the edges and creases throughout. The colors appear lightly faded and the canvas appears slightly darkened. There is a 1/2 inch tear located in the center upper third of the work. The red shape near the center of the right edge appears mottled. The work has been adhered intermittently along the edges with velcro squares to a framed backing. 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.