Mike Kelley

Private Collection
Christie's, New York, 17 October 1999, Lot 112
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Munich, Haus der Kunst, Catholic Tastes, February - April 1995

This work is in very good condition overall. There are 7 artist's pinholes throughout the sheet: 4 located in the four corners, 2 centered approximately 7 inches apart along the top edge, and one slightly off-centered to the left on the bottom edge. There are scattered accretions on the surface of the work coupled with several areas where paint has built up which is inherent to the artist's working method and medium. There is a small tear along the left edge, approximately 24 inches from the bottom corner. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte intermittently along the edges. There is significant undulation localized along the edges, specifically the bottom edge. There is a noticeable vertical abrasion across the surface of the Plexiglas which, under the correct angle of light, casts a shadow across the sheet itself. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.

"I want the initial perception of it to elicit comfort, which then starts to break down. You come to recognize that it's not what you thought it was." Mike Kelley