Lot 483
  • 483

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Jean-Michel Basquiat
  • Untitled (Venus)
  • acrylic and xerox mounted on canvas

  • 6 3/4 by 4 3/4 in. 15 by 10 cm.
  • Executed in 1981, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist

Condition

This work is in good condition. The canvas appears to have yellowed slightly with age. There are scattered areas of soiling throughout the composition. Please note the correct title for this work is Untitled (Venus) not Venus as listed in the catalogue and the correct medium for this work is acrylic and Xerox mounted to canvas. In addition, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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.
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