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Jean-Michel Basquiat
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Untitled (Ideal)
- signed and dated 87 on the reverse
- graphite and colored pencil on paper
- 19 3/4 by 11 3/4 in. 50.2 by 29.9 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Salzburg
Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York
Briggs Robinson Gallery, New York
Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills
Michael Kohn Gallery, Los Angeles
Cheim & Read, New York
Christie's, South Kensington, April 5, 2007, lot 728
Private Collection
Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York
Briggs Robinson Gallery, New York
Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills
Michael Kohn Gallery, Los Angeles
Cheim & Read, New York
Christie's, South Kensington, April 5, 2007, lot 728
Private Collection
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is deckled along the right edge and is irregularly cut along the bottom and side edges. There are a few scattered graphite smudges along the right edge and at the top, which appears to be inherent to the artistÂ’s working method. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte along all sides. Framed under Plexiglas.
Please note that this work has previously been issued a certificate of authenticity.
*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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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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.