Laura Anderson Barbata (b.1958)

Acquired from the artist by the present owner

Austin, Austin Museum of Art, Laura Anderson Barbata: En el Orden del Caos, August 29-October 25, 1998, p. 34, illustrated in color 

This work has been examined under glass. The media layer appears stable, and all of the collage elements are securely affixed to the paper sheets. Each of the four sheets has been affixed to the mat at the two upper corners. This work is ready to hang.
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.

The four drawings in this work were made with honey, wax and graphite on handmade abaca paper with paper from bibles distributed among indigenous tribes in the Amazon. I propose an alternative form of reading nature: orchids, ants, the inner ear and comets equally provide spiritual information and guidance. 

Laura Anderson Barbata
2016