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Provenance

Olympia Galleries, Ltd., Philadelphia & Atlanta Weschler's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Washington, D.C., December 13, 1997, lot 55 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is some light scattered surface soiling. There are a few staples protruding the surface of the composition, mostly along the left 1/3, due to the artist's working method. 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

Larry Poons Untitled oil on canvas 48 by 105 in. 121.9 by 266.7 cm. Executed circa 1971. Provenance Olympia Galleries, Ltd., Philadelphia & Atlanta Weschler's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Washington, D.C., December 13, 1997, lot 55 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is some light scattered surface soiling. There are a few staples protruding the surface of the composition, mostly along the left 1/3, due to the artist's working method. 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.