LOT DETAILS

Materials:

vinyl silk, gloss paint and pencil on wood panel

Size Notes:

80 by 80cm.; 31½ by 31½in.

Edition:

The board appears sound. There are some nicks to the extreme edges of the work, most probably from the Artist's natural materials. There are some minor instances of pigment loss to the surface of the work most notable to the extreme right edge and with more minor spots elsewhere. There are one or two surface marks to the lower left half quadrant near to the letter 'R'. There are one or two instances of rubbing to the lower half of the work. There are some pinheads from the wood visible under close inspection, painted over by the Artist. There is some surface dirt and studio detritus. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition.

Markings:

signed, titled and dated 2003. on the reverse

Condition:

The board appears sound. There are some nicks to the extreme edges of the work, most probably from the Artist's natural materials. There are some minor instances of pigment loss to the surface of the work most notable to the extreme right edge and with more minor spots elsewhere. There are one or two surface marks to the lower left half quadrant near to the letter 'R'. There are one or two instances of rubbing to the lower half of the work. There are some pinheads from the wood visible under close inspection, painted over by the Artist. There is some surface dirt and studio detritus. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. Please contact a member of the department for a reading under Ultraviolet light. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work. "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."