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Provenance

Dwan Gallery, New York Dunkelman Gallery, Toronto Private Collection, Chicago Margo Leavin Gallery, Los Angeles Acquired from the above by the present owner in February 1986 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sculptural elements rest securely on the platform. There is evidence of a few, scattered, minor surface scratches and some scattered surface accretions. There is some minor rubbing to the white enamel on the platform and a few, very minor surface scuffs to the platform. 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. Catalogue Note "I will refer to the kind of art in which I am involved as conceptual art. In conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work. When an artist uses a conceptual form of art, it means that all of the planning an decisions are made beforehand and the execution is a perfunctory affair. The idea becomes a machine that makes the art." Sol Lewitt

Catalog summary

Sol Lewitt A5 painted steel, in 3 parts 7 7/8 by 31 7/8 by 31 7/8 in. 20 by 81 by 81 cm. Executed in 1970, this work is accompanied by a photo certificate of authenticity signed by Sol LeWitt and dated 9-5-86. Provenance Dwan Gallery, New York Dunkelman Gallery, Toronto Private Collection, Chicago Margo Leavin Gallery, Los Angeles Acquired from the above by the present owner in February 1986 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sculptural elements rest securely on the platform. There is evidence of a few, scattered, minor surface scratches and some scattered surface accretions. There is some minor rubbing to the white enamel on the platform and a few, very minor surface scuffs to the platform. 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. Catalogue Note "I will refer to the kind of art in which I am involved as conceptual art. In conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work. When an artist uses a conceptual form of art, it means that all of the planning an decisions are made beforehand and the execution is a perfunctory affair. The idea becomes a machine that makes the art." Sol Lewitt