Lot 243
- 243
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Untitled (Phalo Blue)
- acrylic, crayon, oilstick, tape and paper collage on paper
- 10 1/2 by 8 1/2 in. 26.7 by 21.6 cm.
- Executed in 1983, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Robert Miller Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Robert Miller Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Robert Miller Gallery, Jean-Michel Basquiat: Drawings, November 1990, cat. no. 57, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The top edge is deckled, there is a small crease in the bottom right corner of the sheet. Smudges and undulations to the collage elements appear inherent to the artist's working method. This work is hinged verso to the matte intermittently around the edges. Framed under glass.
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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.