Galerie Lelong, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is more muted, with a more yellow tone to the white in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is slight undulation to the paper throughout, notably in the upper right-hand quadrant. There is light wear to the bottom right-hand corner tip. There is a minute paper tear to the centre right of the bottom extreme edge and three handling creases to the left of this. This work has not been examined out of the frame.
"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.
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"In my view a great abstract painting offers one the possibility to travel without having to endure the tedium of a journey. Now the question can be put: does art like his make a difference to the world, as he would have wished? Or to phrase it another way, would the world be less without it? The answer to both questions is very simple: yes." (The artist cited in: David Carrier, Sean Scully, London 2004, p. 14)