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Provenance

Acquis auprès de l'artiste par le propriétaire actuel Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the contrast between the white paper and the black ink is more light in the original. <br><br>This work is in very good condition. <br>It is executed on white wove paper. <br>The sheet is taped to the mount along the four edges. <br>There are some remnants of previous mounting at the back. <br>There is a slight crease in the lower left corner and another in the upper right quarter of the sheet, both only visible under very close inspection. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note signed and dated on the back; ink on paper. Executed on June 7, 1987. "Mes dessins ne sont jamais planifiés à l'avance. Je n'esquisse jamais de plan pour un dessin, même pour des peintures murales gigantesques [...]. Ils sont plus comme l'écriture automatique ou l'abstraction gestuelle" (Keith Haring, 1984).

Catalog summary

Keith Haring Untitled signé et daté au dos encre sur papier 70 x 85 cm; 27 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. Exécuté le 7 juin 1987. Provenance Acquis auprès de l'artiste par le propriétaire actuel Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the contrast between the white paper and the black ink is more light in the original. <br><br>This work is in very good condition. <br>It is executed on white wove paper. <br>The sheet is taped to the mount along the four edges. <br>There are some remnants of previous mounting at the back. <br>There is a slight crease in the lower left corner and another in the upper right quarter of the sheet, both only visible under very close inspection. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note signed and dated on the back; ink on paper. Executed on June 7, 1987. "Mes dessins ne sont jamais planifiés à l'avance. Je n'esquisse jamais de plan pour un dessin, même pour des peintures murales gigantesques [...]. Ils sont plus comme l'écriture automatique ou l'abstraction gestuelle" (Keith Haring, 1984).