Georg Baselitz

Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1979

Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the paper tone tends more towards beige-cream, and the blue on the right side more to steel blue in the original. Condition: The work is in very good condition and is securely hinged to the mount at intervals along the top edge. There is some light undulation to the sheet, in particular to the upper and right extreme edges. There are a few pale foxmarks around the edges to the sheet. There is a small piece of material adhering to the surface just above the lower edge, to the left of the centre. An artist's pinhole is visible to the top right corner. There is a very small patch of extremely light paper skinning to the bottom edge, left of centre, likely to be original to the work's execution.
"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."