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Provenance

Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Benefit Auction, February 1988 Michael Kohn Gallery, Los Angeles Private Collection, New York Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling toward the edges. There is a ¼ inch spot of craquelure at the center of the work, 5 inches from the top and 6 ¼ inches from the left side. There are some faint surface abrasions, visible under close inspection and an accretion at the bottom left corner. 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

Christopher Wool Untitled (T12) signed, titled and dated 87 on the reverse alkyd and flashe on aluminum mounted on board 12 by 12 in. 30.5 by 30.5 cm. Provenance Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Benefit Auction, February 1988 Michael Kohn Gallery, Los Angeles Private Collection, New York Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling toward the edges. There is a ¼ inch spot of craquelure at the center of the work, 5 inches from the top and 6 ¼ inches from the left side. There are some faint surface abrasions, visible under close inspection and an accretion at the bottom left corner. 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.