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Jean-Michel Basquiat
Estimate
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- MP
signed, titled, and dated 1984 on the reverse
- acrylic and xerox collage on canvas
- 86 x 68 in. 218.5 x 172.5 cm.
Provenance
Mary Boone Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in March 1985
Acquired by the present owner from the above in March 1985
Literature
Richard D. Marshall, Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris, 1996, 2nd ed., vol. II, p. 136, cat. no. 1, illustrated in color
Richard D. Marshall, Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris, 2000, 3rd ed., vol. II, p. 220, cat. no. 1, illustrated in color
Richard D. Marshall, Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris, 2000, 3rd ed., vol. II, p. 220, cat. no. 1, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. There are slight handling marks along the right edge. There are stable hairline cracks at the tip of the vertical paper ridge 32 1/2 in. from the left and 1 1/4 - 3 1/4 in. from the bottom. This canvas is unframed.
Please note this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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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.