Martin Kippenberger

Private Collection, Germany (acquired directly from the artist)
Sotheby's, London, February 10, 2006, Lot 125
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Exh. Cat., Antwerp, Museum van Haedendaagse Kunst; Braunschweig, Kunstverein, Kippenberger Multiples, Catalogue Raisonné, 2003, cat. no. 16, p.15 and 43, illustration of other examples

This work appears in very good condition. There are several surface imperfections and a few faint rub marks scattered in places throughout the composition, some of which are visible in the catalogue illustration and appear to be inherent to the artist's working process. There is evidence of mild wear located at the following areas: to the lower left hand extreme edge; to the bottom left hand corner and to the right of the bottom edge. There are two spot media accretions in the bottom third of the composition, both visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a light, superficial, diagonal rub mark running from the bottom right hand corner to the text, a further small rub mark to the right of the arrows in the upper center of the composition and a small indentation with associated rub mark towards the top left hand corner. Signature and date on reverse are faint. Unframed
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.
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The dimensions of this work are based on the original owner's height and shoulder width.