Neil Jenney

Private Collection, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Sotheby's, New York, 19 May 1999, Lot 269
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Christie's, New York, 17 May 2007, Lot 479
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

New York, Gagosian Gallery, Neil Jenney: The Bad Years 1969-70, March - April 2001, pp. 51 and 77, illustrated in color

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges of the artist’s frame with resultant minor losses to the paint along the lower right and lower left edges. Under very close inspection, two pinpoint spots of paint loss are visible at the lower left edge and a pinpoint loss approximately 4-inches from the center of the lower edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is an approximately 8-inch vertical drip accretion that fluoresces lightly but does not appear to be the result of restoration. Framed in artist's frame.
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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"You know what I discovered?...Realistic painting is a heroic effort. It reveals immediately if you can draw. With abstraction, it's a matter of opinion."
Neil Jenney