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Jean-Michel Basquiat
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Ape
- signed and dated 84 on the reverse
- colored pencil and crayon on paper
- 30 by 22 1/4 in. 76.2 by 56.5 cm.
- Executed in 1984, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the authentication committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Provenance
Private Collection (Acquired directly from the artist)
Galerie Bruno Bischofberger, Zürich
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2004, Lot 399
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Galerie Bruno Bischofberger, Zürich
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2004, Lot 399
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Kestner-Gesellschaft Hannover, Jean-Michel Basquiat: Das Zeichnerische Werk, September - October 1999, no. 45, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The right and left edges of the sheet are deckled. There are scattered creases, marks, footprints, stains and a few small tears along the edges of the sheet which are typical of the artist's work and presumably inherent to the artist's working method. There is a ¾ in. tear at the bottom middle of the sheet which is presumably inherent to the artist's working method. 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.
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.