Jason Martin

Duncan Cargill Gallery, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the charcoal black tends more towards pure black in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the rich surface texture apparent in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is some light wear in places around the extreme edges and corners, with an associated minute abrasion at the centre of the left extreme edge. On close inspection there is a short extremely fine rub mark towards the top of the left extreme edge and a minute white pinhead-sized media accretion in the lower right corner. Some light surface dust fibres are adhering throughout. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a very short line of retouching towards the lower left corner on the lower extreme edge. A tiny canvas protrusion adjacent to the lower left corner also appears to have been retouched.
"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."