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Provenance

André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is evidence of wear and handling to the edges, including a pinpoint point loss to the pigment on the extreme left edge, 22 ½ inches from the bottom left corner, and a pinpoint pigment loss on the extreme upper right corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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

William Bailey Noantri signed and dated 1997 on the reverse oil on canvas 60 by 50 in. 152.4 by 127 cm. Provenance André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is evidence of wear and handling to the edges, including a pinpoint point loss to the pigment on the extreme left edge, 22 ½ inches from the bottom left corner, and a pinpoint pigment loss on the extreme upper right corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.