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Jean-Michel Basquiat
Estimate
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Flash in Naples
- signed, titled an dated Nov 1983 on the reverse
- acrylic, oil and oilstick on canvas
- 66 x 60 in. 167.5 x 152.5 cm.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner from the artist by descent
Exhibited
Edinburgh, The Fruitmarket Gallery; London, Institute of Contemporary Arts; Rotterdam, Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Jean-Michel Basquiat Paintings 1981 - 1984, August 1984 - March 1985, n.p., illustrated in color
Kyongju, Sonje Museum of Contemporary Art; Seoul, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat, September - November 1991, cat. no. 10
Brussels, Galerie Eric van de Weghe, Jean-Michel Basquiat, April - May 1992
Kyongju, Sonje Museum of Contemporary Art; Seoul, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat, September - November 1991, cat. no. 10
Brussels, Galerie Eric van de Weghe, Jean-Michel Basquiat, April - May 1992
Literature
Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris, 1996, 1st ed., vol. I, p. 145, illustrated in color
Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris, 1996, 2nd ed., vol. I, p. 167, illustrated in color
Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris, 2000, 3rd ed., vol. II, cat. no. 7, p. 150, illustrated in color
Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris, 1996, 2nd ed., vol. I, p. 167, illustrated in color
Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris, 2000, 3rd ed., vol. II, cat. no. 7, p. 150, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. On the lower left edge, extending up from the corner to 2 - 21/2 in. up from the bottom edge, there are short light abrasions and slight soiling near the tacking margin. On the lower right edge, also extending up from the corner 2 – 2 ½ in., there is light wear and slight soiling near the tacking margin. There is horizontal light scuffing located 20 - 29 1/2 in. from the left edge and 3 in. up from the bottom edge. Under Ultraviolet light there are no apparent restorations. This work is not framed.
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.