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Provenance

O.K. Harris, New York Private Collection Christie's, New York, 15 March 2005, Lot 169 Private Collection, Europe Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco Private Collection, U.S.A. Phillips, New York, 15 May 2015, Lot 127 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The rubbing of the pigment on the aluminum foil is inherent to the artist’s chosen medium and working process and irregularities in surface texture and color including light rust throughout are also inherent to the artist’s chosen medium. 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 Chamberlain Untitled acrylic and polyester resin on aluminum foil 12 by 12 by 11 in. 30.5 by 30.5 by 27.9 cm. Executed circa 1973. Provenance O.K. Harris, New York Private Collection Christie's, New York, 15 March 2005, Lot 169 Private Collection, Europe Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco Private Collection, U.S.A. Phillips, New York, 15 May 2015, Lot 127 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The rubbing of the pigment on the aluminum foil is inherent to the artist’s chosen medium and working process and irregularities in surface texture and color including light rust throughout are also inherent to the artist’s chosen medium. 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.