Donald Judd

Private Collection
Acquired by the present owner from the above

This work is in very good condition. The colors are vibrant and the constituent elements are sound. There is evidence of light wear and scattered abrasions to the surface, most noticeably a fine scratch, measuring approximately 1 inch located on the central black element.
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 like [red] and I like the quality of cadmium red light...if you paint something black or any dark color, you can't tell what its edges are like. If you paint it white, it seems small and purist. And red, other than a gray of that value, seems to be the only color that really makes an object sharp and defines its contours and angles."

Donald Judd to John Coplans in "An Interview with Don Judd," Artforum, June 1971, p. 43