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Keith Haring
Estimate
450,000 - 650,000 USD
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Description
- Keith Haring
- Untitled
- signed, titled and dated Nov. 83 on the reverse
- acrylic on wood
- 42 3/8 by 34 7/8 by 2 3/8 in. 107.5 by 88.5 by 6 cm.
- Executed in 1983, this work is unique.
Provenance
Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's, New York, 7 November 1990, Lot 350 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's, New York, 7 November 1990, Lot 350 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges. There are scattered minor nicks and scratches throughout. The irregularities in the surface texture appear inherent to the artists chosen medium and working method. Under very close inspection there are some minor brown accretions in the grooves of the figure’s left hand and a pinpoint spot of loss at the tip of the figure’s left foot. There are visible horizontal irregularities to the black paint down the center of the figure, in the upper part of the mouth, on the figure’s right arm and on the right foot. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the aforementioned areas fluoresce darkly and appear to be the result of a repair and several other minor scattered spots also fluoresce darkly and appear to have benefitted from restoration.
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.
Catalogue Note
"There are some images that I will only use once, and not use again because they don’t seem to really hit the nail right on the head, but there are some which are so strong they have to be reduced; sometimes just reusing them makes them stronger."
Keith Haring