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Jean-Michel Basquiat
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Action Comics
- signed
- oilstick on paper
- 11 1/2 by 13 3/8 in. 29.2 by 34 cm.
- Executed in 1986-87.
Provenance
Gallery Brown, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Santa Monica, Ikon, Ltd., Basquiat & Haring, September - November 2002
Santa Monica, Ikon, Ltd., Jean-Michel Basquiat, June - August 2005
Condition
The work is in good condition overall. The sheet has yellowed with age as visible in the catalogue illustration. The extreme edges of the sheet, obscured by the matte which are lighter in color. There is a slight undulation to the sheet as well as a few scattered handling creases. There are scattered stains to the sheet which are presumably inherent to the found nature of the medium. There are four small 1/8 inch tears to the sheet along the lower edge and 1 small tear extending from the upper edge. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.