JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT | An Advertisement for Soda

Private Collection
Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, 22 May 2007, Lot 137
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer in the original. Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. The sheet is float mounted. There are tears to the upper and lower edges and upper right hand corner tip and creases in places throughout, most notably to the top left hand corner, which are in keeping with the artist's working process. Some of the tears to the lower edge have been consolidated.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.