Matthew Day Jackson

Perry Rubenstein Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above

This work is in very good condition overall. There are a few scattered fine surface abrasions largely visible only under raking light. Additionally there are a few scattered accretions to the surface which appear to be residual glue from the collage process. The collaged elements all appear stable and secure.
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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"I mean, it's totally subjective, I'm not saying that the world is in these things that I'm making, but It's the world as I encounter it. My use of these materials is my attempt to come to a better understanding of the world that I live in. When you take these things that are bits and pieces and scraps, and glue them back together again, and totally dismember them from where I found them, that's when the ideas start to come in. The scraps develop into formal structures in a way that has become almost automatic, and those forms begin to communicate ideas. " - Matthew Day Jackson