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Provenance

Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London Acquired from the above by the present owner in April 1990 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The work is hinged on the reverse to the backing board at the four corners. The right edge of the sheet is deckled. The sheet undulates slightly. There is evidence of light wear and handling as well as minor surface accretions throughout. There is pale time staining at the upper middle area of the sheet. Under close inspection, there is a soft crease at the upper right corner. Only under very close inspection, there are some minor scattered surface accretions to the sheet. 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

Georg Baselitz Untitled signed with the artist's initials and dated 25.IV.89 ; signed with the artist's initials on the reverse graphite on paper 27 1/2 by 19 5/8 in. 70 by 50 cm. Provenance Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London Acquired from the above by the present owner in April 1990 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The work is hinged on the reverse to the backing board at the four corners. The right edge of the sheet is deckled. The sheet undulates slightly. There is evidence of light wear and handling as well as minor surface accretions throughout. There is pale time staining at the upper middle area of the sheet. Under close inspection, there is a soft crease at the upper right corner. Only under very close inspection, there are some minor scattered surface accretions to the sheet. 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.