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Provenance

Metro Pictures, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse at the top edge to the backing board and window matted. The artist pinholes to the top 2 corners and scattered stray media are due to the artist's working method. There is a soft undulation to the sheet due to the artist's chosen medium. There is a minor loss to the sheet at the top two corners and the lower right corner, none of which are viewable when the work is window-matted, and possibly due to the artist's chosen medium. 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

Robert Longo Study for Pipeline signed, titled and dated 2000 graphite and charcoal on vellum Image: 10 3/4 by 14 in. 27.3 by 35.6 cm. Sheet: 18 7/8 by 23 3/4 in. 47.9 by 60.3 cm. Provenance Metro Pictures, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse at the top edge to the backing board and window matted. The artist pinholes to the top 2 corners and scattered stray media are due to the artist's working method. There is a soft undulation to the sheet due to the artist's chosen medium. There is a minor loss to the sheet at the top two corners and the lower right corner, none of which are viewable when the work is window-matted, and possibly due to the artist's chosen medium. 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.