JOHN MCCRACKEN | Hill

L.A. Louver, Venice, California
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Venice, L.A. Louver, John McCracken: New Dimensions, September - October 1997

This work is in good and sound condition overall. Under very close inspection and raking light, there are a few fine, unobtrusive scattered surface scratches. Also under very close inspection, approximately ten inches from the lower left edge, there is an approximately 3-inch-long very faint surface scratch. Under extremely close inspection, there are a few white pinpoint accretions on the top left portion of the surface and a minor brown pinpoint accretion on the top right.
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.

“I try to use color as if it were a material [...] Color is also sensuous. I felt right from the first that while I wanted to make very pared-down forms, I wanted them to be sensuous and beautiful so that they would be, and keep on being, interesting to look at.” John McCracken