- 147
Jonathan Borofsky
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Jonathan Borofsky
- i. Psychological Painting at 2,146,453 (I'm Scared When I Sleep Alone in the House)ii. Psychological Painting at 2,177,385 (I Dreamed I Was Smoking Marijuana in Church)
- i. & ii. titled; signed, signed with the artist's initials and dated 1973 on the reverse
- i. & ii. oil on canvas board
- i. & ii. 50.7 by 40.5 cm. 20 by 15 7/8 in.
Provenance
i. & ii. Paula Cooper Gallery, New York
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Exhibited
i. Gstaad, Gallery Saqqarah, Jonathan Borofsky: A One Man Show, January - March 1989, n.p., no. 5, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the blues and yellows of the right hand side panel are brighter in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some light wear to all four corners and along the edges of both canvases.
i.: Close inspection reveals tiny and faint spots of oxidisation in isolated areas throughout the composition.
ii.: Close inspection reveals tiny and faint spots of oxidisation as well as light discolouration of the varnish in isolated places throughout the composition.
i and ii.: No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."