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Provenance

Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist) Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, 13 November 2009, Lot 105 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is very minor evidence of handling visible including a minor, unobtrusive and barely visible pinpoint abrasion at one of the upper corners. Under raking light and very close inspection, some very fine and unobtrusive surface scuffs and scratches are visible. 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

John McCracken Molecule incised with the artist's signature, title and date 1994 on the underside polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood 14 1/4 by 12 3/4 by 15 7/8 in. 39.2 by 32.4 by 40.3 cm. Provenance Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist) Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, 13 November 2009, Lot 105 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is very minor evidence of handling visible including a minor, unobtrusive and barely visible pinpoint abrasion at one of the upper corners. Under raking light and very close inspection, some very fine and unobtrusive surface scuffs and scratches are visible. 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.