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Provenance

André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York David Mirvish Gallery, Toronto Parker Street 407, Boston Sotheby's, New York, February 19, 1988, lot 180 Collection Roger Vanthournout, Belgium Phillips de Pury & Co., London, June 29, 2009, lot 29 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There are some scattered, very faint, minor accretions throughout, mostly in the lower band of the composition. There is some light surface soiling throughout. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is evidence of a few minor areas of inpainting. 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

Kenneth Noland Shift signed, titled and dated 1967 on the reverse acrylic on canvas 78 by 194 1/4 in. 198.1 by 493.4 cm. Provenance André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York David Mirvish Gallery, Toronto Parker Street 407, Boston Sotheby's, New York, February 19, 1988, lot 180 Collection Roger Vanthournout, Belgium Phillips de Pury & Co., London, June 29, 2009, lot 29 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There are some scattered, very faint, minor accretions throughout, mostly in the lower band of the composition. There is some light surface soiling throughout. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is evidence of a few minor areas of inpainting. 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.