Galerie Denise René Hans Mayer, Düsseldorf
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1976

Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, no. 362

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the black tends more towards charcoal grey and the rectangles more towards powder blue in the original. The illustration also fails to convey the texture of the hemp and the patches of lighter grey around the extreme edges. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Some light dust fibres adhere to the surface and there are artist's pinholes where the work is mounted to the wall.
"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."

Sonnier used Indian recipes to produce the paper out of Abaca (Ma🔥ni🐟la hemp) and dyed the paper with natural pigments.