Details

Provenance

The Drawing Room, East Hampton Acquired from the above in July 2010

Exhibited

East Hampton, New York, The Drawing Room, MEL KENDRICK: Object Negatives , July - August 2010 Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are tonal and textural shifts throughout, inherent to the nature of the artist's chosen medium. There is a surface layer of dust, visible upon close inspection, especially in the unpainted areas. There are scattered white accretions to the top of the sculpture, visible upon close inspection and potentially due to the artist's working method. There is minor discoloration to the red paint at the lower portion of the sculpture, possibly from previous water damage and visible upon close inspection. 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

Mel Kendrick Untitled signed and dated 2007 on the underside acrylic and graphite on wood construction 31 7/8 by 12 1/2 by 12 3/4 in. 81 by 32 by 32.4 cm. Provenance The Drawing Room, East Hampton Acquired from the above in July 2010 Exhibited East Hampton, New York, The Drawing Room, MEL KENDRICK: Object Negatives , July - August 2010 Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are tonal and textural shifts throughout, inherent to the nature of the artist's chosen medium. There is a surface layer of dust, visible upon close inspection, especially in the unpainted areas. There are scattered white accretions to the top of the sculpture, visible upon close inspection and potentially due to the artist's working method. There is minor discoloration to the red paint at the lower portion of the sculpture, possibly from previous water damage and visible upon close inspection. 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.