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Provenance

Private Collection, New York

Exhibited

New York, Studio Museum in Harlem, 30 Seconds off an Inch , November 2009 - March 2010, p. 42, illustrated Condition This work is in good condition overall. The background structure has surface dust and some accretions on the top facing sides of the shelves. The wax is peeling slightly in the area between the two shelves. The wax objects also have some dust accretions, and the candlestick has slight handling marks. The book is in fair condition. Some of the pages have come loose from the binding and one of the sheets has a tear repair in the center. 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

Rashid Johnson Tiny Particles black soap, wax, brass, concrete, spray paint, incense and shea butter 28 1/4 by 24 by 7 in. 71.8 by 61 by 17.8 cm. Executed in 2008. Provenance Private Collection, New York Exhibited New York, Studio Museum in Harlem, 30 Seconds off an Inch , November 2009 - March 2010, p. 42, illustrated Condition This work is in good condition overall. The background structure has surface dust and some accretions on the top facing sides of the shelves. The wax is peeling slightly in the area between the two shelves. The wax objects also have some dust accretions, and the candlestick has slight handling marks. The book is in fair condition. Some of the pages have come loose from the binding and one of the sheets has a tear repair in the center. 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.