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Provenance

Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 2003 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are drip and spot accretions across the lower edge of the canvas, extending approximately 12 inches upward. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges, resulting in minor paint loss in some areas, particularly along the right edge. There are two parallel abrasions, about 2 inches long, approximately 74 inches from the bottom and 2 inches from the right edge. There are indentations in the surface of the canvas in the upper two corners. This work has not been examined under ultraviolet light. 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

Thomas Scheibitz Kamin oil and spray paint on canvas 117 3/8 by 78 in. 298 by 198 cm. Executed in 2003. Provenance Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 2003 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are drip and spot accretions across the lower edge of the canvas, extending approximately 12 inches upward. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges, resulting in minor paint loss in some areas, particularly along the right edge. There are two parallel abrasions, about 2 inches long, approximately 74 inches from the bottom and 2 inches from the right edge. There are indentations in the surface of the canvas in the upper two corners. This work has not been examined under ultraviolet light. 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.