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Provenance

Lehmann Maupin, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007

Exhibited

New York, Lehmann Maupin, Do Ho Suh, Part One: Cause & Effect , November - December 2007 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The upper horizontal and two vertical edges are deckled and the lower horizontal edge is unevenly cut. Upon close inspection there are signs of handling scattered throughout, with some associated tears to the upper edge and one minute tear to the right vertical edge, 6 inches above the lower right corner tip. Further close inspection reveals some paper skinning to the left vertical edge, ½ inch below the top corner, most likely to be inherent. Under further inspection there are some minute media accretions scattered throughout, most likely to be inherent to the artist's working method. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat in numerous places. Unframed 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

Description Do Ho Suh Whisperers watercolor and ink on paper 37 by 84 1/4 in. 93.9 by 213.9 cm. Executed in 2007. Provenance Lehmann Maupin, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007 Exhibited New York, Lehmann Maupin, Do Ho Suh, Part One: Cause & Effect , November - December 2007 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The upper horizontal and two vertical edges are deckled and the lower horizontal edge is unevenly cut. Upon close inspection there are signs of handling scattered throughout, with some associated tears to the upper edge and one minute tear to the right vertical edge, 6 inches above the lower right corner tip. Further close inspection reveals some paper skinning to the left vertical edge, ½ inch below the top corner, most likely to be inherent. Under further inspection there are some minute media accretions scattered throughout, most likely to be inherent to the artist's working method. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat in numerous places. Unframed 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.