Philip Guston

Virginia Dwan Gallery, New York
The Greenberg Gallery, St. Louis
Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Schorr (acquired from the above)
Christie's, New York, 6 November 1985, Lot 33
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

This work is in very good condition overall. There is very light handling visible at the edges, most notably at the extreme corners and edges with a few pinpoint and minor losses visible along the bottom. There are artist's pinholes in each corner and intermittently along the edges. The colors are bright and fresh. Under very close inspection, a few faint pinpoint light brown spot accretions are visible. The edges of the board are taped. 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.

"The pressing thing for me in painting is 'When are you through?' I would like to think a picture is finished when it feels not new but old. As if its forms had lived a long time in you, even though until it appears you did not know what it would look like."
Philip Guston

The Guston Foundation will include this work in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Philip Guston.