Donald Judd

Leo Castelli Gallery, New York (LC# 39) 
Collection of Martin Price, New York
The Greenberg Gallery, St. Louis
Private Collection, Houston (acquired from the above in 1973)
Sotheby's, New York, 17 May 2000, Lot 59
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Dudley Del Baso, Brydon Smith and Roberta Smith, Donald Judd Catalogue Rasionné of Paintings, Objects and Wood-Blocks 1960-1974, Ottawa 1975, cat. no. 116, p. 159

This work is in very good and sound condition overall. Please note the work can be installed in either orientation and this work was conditioned with the largest bullnose element on the left.The paint layer is bright, fresh and clean. Under extremely close inspection, minor pinpoint and unobtrusive losses are visible: at the top of the third-largest element; on the rectangular form, at the corner next to the largest bullnose element; and at the underside of the largest bullnose element. Three slightly-larger-than-pinpoint losses are visible along the bottom left flat edge. Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 17th.
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.

"Three dimensions are real space. That gets rid of the problem of illusion and literal space, space in and around marks and colors...Actual space is intrinsically more powerful and specific than paint on a flat surface.” 
Donald Judd