OSCAR MURILLO | Work!

Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2012

This work is in very good condition overall. The colors are vibrant, and the media layer and collage elements are stable. One collage element has become detached from the work; however, per the artist, the collage elements "are elements that I consider both active and inactive therefore if and when they come loose is just an evolution of the work, rendering ideas of studio or space debris poignant." Therefore any elements which may come loose in future are consistent with the artist's intent.
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 most parts there is this mark making that happens with a broomstick and oil paint. I make a bunch of those canvases, fold them in half, and put them on the floor. My studio is a cradle of dust and dirt, of pollution. I don’t tidy up at the end of each production process. It’s all very much on purpose; it’s a continuous process, a machine of which I’m the catalyst. Things get moved around, I step on them, and they get contaminated. It’s not about leaving traces, it’s about letting things mature on their own."

Oscar Murillo