George Condo

Private Collection, Switzerland
Private Collection, New York
Christie's, London, October 21, 2008, lot 294
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is evidence of light wear and rubbing to the pigment with some minor associated losses near the borders and along the turning edges. Upon very close inspection, there is very minor, hairline pigment separation in the dark green pigment beneath the figure's eye on the right. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of 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.

"Generally speaking, Condo’s subjects come straight from his imagination, where the sleep of reason produces not only monsters (grotesque faces with three or four rows of ferocious-looking teeth, copulating couples who look straight at the viewer and scream angry imprecations) but also voluptuously realistic nude bodies and beautiful, faceless mannequins in period costumes. Condo’s subject matter...can be simultaneously hilarious and scarifying.” (Calvin Tomkins, “Portraits of Imaginary People: How George Condo Reclaimed Old Master Painting,” The New Yorker, January 17, 2011)