John Baldessari

Mai 36 Galerie, Zurich
Acquired by the present owner from the above in June 2007

Zurich, Mai 36 Galerie, John Baldessari: Noses & Ears, Etc. (Part Four), June - July  2007

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges of the frames, most noticeably some minor paint loss at the upper right tip of panel 1 (top panel), at the upper left tip of panel 2, at the upper right corner of panel 4, at the upper left and upper right corner of panel 5 and at the upper left, lower left and lower right tip of panel 6 (bottom panel). All three-dimensional collage elements are securely attached to the works. All prints are mounted to a Sintra board and framed under Plexiglas. The works have not been viewed outside of the frames.
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.

"I would say that John's work possesses something like deep humor. It's funny, but ... it leads you somewhere. It's never a one-liner that ends there. It's always based on some deep philosophy, consideration, reconsideration, way of seeing. It's never just funny for the sake of being funny." Michael Govan, 2013