Galerie Bettina, Zürich
Christie's, Zürich, 17.06.1991, Nr. 56
Privatbesitz, Schweiz

Not relined. Slight beige discoloration of the white paint layer in the respective corners, caused by the canvas shimmering through the thin paint layer. Faint traces of of droplets visible in lower white field of paint. Minor abrasions in the red in the upper left quadrant. Canvas structure showing faintly in the area of purple. Minor irregularities in the paint gloss. Small retouching visible under UV-light to the left of the white area of paint. Very good condition. Nicht doubliert. In den weissen Farbfeldern sind die jeweiligen Ecken aufgrund des dünneren Farbauftrages leicht beige verfärbt, da die Leinwand durchschimmert. Im unteren weissen Farbfeld ist eine geringe Tropfspur erkennbar. Leichte Farbabreibung im linken oberen Quadrant in der roten Farbfläche. Im violetten Farbbereich ist eine minimale Stelle des Leinwandgewebes sichtbar. Minimale unregelmässiger Glanzstellen auf der Oberlfäche. Unter UV-Licht eine kleine Retusche auf der linken Seite im weissen Farbfeld. In sehr gutem Zustand.
"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."