John McLaughlin

Felix Landau Gallery, Los Angeles
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
James Corcoran Gallery, Los Angeles
Christie's, New York, May 18, 1999, lot 205
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

This work is in good condition overall. The colors are bright and fresh. The edges of the canvas are taped. The canvas has been varnished lightly. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges. There is hairline craquelure scattered throughout, all of which appears stable. Under raking light, two faint vertical stretcher bar marks are visible down the center of the canvs.. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are small areas along the edges and in the upper left and lower right areas of the yellow painted areas that fluoresce darkly and appear to have benefitted from restoration. 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.
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.

"Essentially, color to me is the means of defining form; it can nevertheless be used to advantage in regulating a form’s relative importance. A particular color may impress itself in the early stages of composing a painting and often is a strong factor in determining its own as well as the dimensions and color of other forms.” John McLaughlin