Nigel Cooke

Blum & Poe, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Los Angeles, Blum & Poe, Nigel Cooke, January - February 2011

This work appears in excellent condition overall. There are no signs of inpainting under ultraviolet light inspection. Unframed.
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.

"[Cooke's Paintings] continue to present scenes of thickly bearded "Master chefs," sailors, artists, and philosophers as they navigate the dystopian environment in which they find themselves. This psychic landscape is peopled by dredged-up corpses, ancient philosophers and burnt-out fry cooks, all remorselessly overshadowed by the decaying specter of factory buildings that echo modernist geometric painting. These haunting portraits model failure, but also steadfast artistic production in the face of peril, and creativity on the verge of existential self-immolation." - Exhibition Press Release (Blum & Poe, 2011)