John Baldessari

Galleria Franco Toselli, Milano
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

 

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone is warmer and tends more towards cream in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are faint handling marks in places along all four outer edges. There is a very faint rub mark towards the top edge at the centre of the top left hand quadrant. The edges of the left photograph lift slightly and there is minor wear with associated tiny losses and tears in places along all four extreme edges. There are two tiny specks of media accretion to the right hand side of the photograph. There is a tiny nick in the left photograph towards the centre of the top left hand quadrant and a few very light scattered rub marks in the right half of the photograph. There are traces of dirt along the top edges of the right image and three tiny spots of foxing beneath the image. There is a very faint horizontal crease between the two images.
"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."