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Provenance

Fishbach Gallery, New York Private Collection, Gross Pointe Sotheby's, New York, 7 June 1996, Lot 345 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the Masonite are taped. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges with several chips to the Masonite at the extreme edges with some associated areas of loss. Under close inspection, there is a small spot of loss to the Masonite 1-inch from the right edge just above center, a pinpoint dark spot accretion on the left edge just below center and several pinpoint media accretions scattered along the lower quarter of the canvas, likely from the time of execution. Also under very close inspection, a pinpoint horizontal 1-inch vertical accretion is visible in the lower right quadrant approximately 1-inch from the bottom edge and 6-inches from the lower right corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the aforementioned line fluoresces darkly and appears to have benefited from light retouching. Framed. 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

Alex Katz Window 5 signed oil on Masonite 24 by 24 in. 61 by 61 cm. Executed circa 1961-1962. Provenance Fishbach Gallery, New York Private Collection, Gross Pointe Sotheby's, New York, 7 June 1996, Lot 345 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the Masonite are taped. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges with several chips to the Masonite at the extreme edges with some associated areas of loss. Under close inspection, there is a small spot of loss to the Masonite 1-inch from the right edge just above center, a pinpoint dark spot accretion on the left edge just below center and several pinpoint media accretions scattered along the lower quarter of the canvas, likely from the time of execution. Also under very close inspection, a pinpoint horizontal 1-inch vertical accretion is visible in the lower right quadrant approximately 1-inch from the bottom edge and 6-inches from the lower right corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the aforementioned line fluoresces darkly and appears to have benefited from light retouching. Framed. 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.