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Jean-Michel Basquiat
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Flypaper
- titled; signed with the artist's initials and dated 82 on the reverse
- oil and oilstick on canvas
- 60 by 12 in. 152.4 by 30.5 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, 4 May 1989, Lot 240
Gallery Schlesinger Limited, New York
Private Collection, Brookline
Christie's, New York, 21 November 1996, Lot 316
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Christie's, New York, 4 May 1989, Lot 240
Gallery Schlesinger Limited, New York
Private Collection, Brookline
Christie's, New York, 21 November 1996, Lot 316
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, 2nd Edition, Vol. II, Paris 1996, no. 3, p. 92, illustrated in color
Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, 3rd Edition, Vol. II, Paris 2000, no. 8, p. 142, illustrated in color
Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, 3rd Edition, Vol. II, Paris 2000, no. 8, p. 142, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas appears lightly soiled. There are scattered media accretions throughout likely from the time of execution. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
“Similar to Cy Twombly, Basquiat also seemed ‘to confront the model of improvisation that surrenders every decision to control and the ‘mood’ of the subject with methods of planned accident.’ In Basquiat’s case, it was ‘accidentally’ found materials and the creative performative act that were involved in this experiment. The ‘compulsive action of becoming’ and controlled accident in Twombly have certain parallels in Basquiat’s works.”
Dieter Buchhart, “Jean Michel Basquiat” in Exh. Cat., Basel, Fondation Beyeler, Basquiat, 2010, p. XII