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Provenance

Gallery Watari, Tokyo Private Collection, Japan Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are artist pinholes in the corners of the sheet. The sheet has discolored slightly with age and there are light but visible handling marks around the edges. There is a light black abrasion in the lower center and in the upper left quadrant. Upon close inspection, very fine craquelure is visible in the 8 and 3 where the medium has been applied the thickest. The sheet is hinged intermittently along the lateral and top edges of the sheet to the matte. Framed under Plexiglas. 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

Keith Haring Untitled dated 83 ; signed and dated March 2-83 Tokyo on the reverse ink and watercolor on paper 18 1/2 by 25 in. 47 by 63.5 cm. Provenance Gallery Watari, Tokyo Private Collection, Japan Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are artist pinholes in the corners of the sheet. The sheet has discolored slightly with age and there are light but visible handling marks around the edges. There is a light black abrasion in the lower center and in the upper left quadrant. Upon close inspection, very fine craquelure is visible in the 8 and 3 where the medium has been applied the thickest. The sheet is hinged intermittently along the lateral and top edges of the sheet to the matte. Framed under Plexiglas. 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.