Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne
The Pace Gallery, New York
Ambassador Carl Spielvolgel and Barbaralee Diamonstein Spielvogel, New York (acquired from the above in March 1992)
Sotheby’s, New York, 17 Nov 2017, Lot 135
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

New York, The Pace Gallery, Georg Baselitz – Recent Paintings, March – April 1992

Exh. Cat., New York, Matthew Marks Gallery, Georg Baselitz, Pastels, Watercolors, Drawings, 1992, n.p. (text)
Diane Waldman, Ed., Georg Baselitz, New York 1995, pp. 230-31 (text)
Georg Baselitz, Collected Writings & Interviews, London 2010, p. 207 (text)                                                                  

This work is in very good condition overall. There are three artist pinholes to the top two corners of the composition. Under extremely close inspection there is a minute dent to the upper edge 1 inch from the upper left corner. Upon further extremely close inspection there are some very faint and unobtrusive signs of handling which are likely to be original and are in keeping with the artist's working method. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat in numerous places. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
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