Private Collection, U.S.A. (a gift directly from the artist)
Private Collection, U.S.A.
Sale: Karl & Faber, Munich, 12th June 2017, lot 662
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge and floating in the mount. The sheet is lightly time-stained. There are several artist pinholes to all four corners. There is a small paper loss to the upper right corner, a small tear to the lower left corner and a 5mm long tear to the upper part of the right edge. There is a flattened crease on the upper edge, one running across the lower left corner (approx. 15cm long) and one (approx. 5cm) to the centre of the left edge. There is a water stain to the lower part of the right edge. There are some spots of foxing in places, most notable to the light turquoise pigment to the far right of the composition. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Ralph Jentsch.