Details

Provenance

Galerie Bruno Bischofberger, Zurich Sotheby's, London, February 28, 2008, lot 440 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Literature

George Condo, ed., The Imaginary Portraits of George Condo , New York, 2002, p. 43, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling toward the edges. The canvas is buckling at the upper right and bottom left corners and is a bit slack on the stretcher. There is some fine and stable craquelure in the green paint on the figure's face and in the black hair. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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

George Condo Girl with Pixie signed and dated 87 ; signed and dated 87 on the reverse oil on canvas 35 1/2 by 35 1/2 in. 90.2 by 90.2 cm. Provenance Galerie Bruno Bischofberger, Zurich Sotheby's, London, February 28, 2008, lot 440 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Literature George Condo, ed., The Imaginary Portraits of George Condo , New York, 2002, p. 43, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling toward the edges. The canvas is buckling at the upper right and bottom left corners and is a bit slack on the stretcher. There is some fine and stable craquelure in the green paint on the figure's face and in the black hair. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.