OUATTARA WATTS | Fish
Provenance : Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1998
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Condition_report : Please note that this work is stretched and unframed. Please also note that the canvas appears to be slightly loose in the middle of the work.There are two parallel seams running horizontally across the canvas, indicating where the canvases have been joined together. Please note that this appears to be contemporary to the creation of the work and the artist's intent. Please note that there is very minor surface loss as well as very minor cracking along the left hand and lower framing edges, especially visible within the bottom left hand corner. The works also exhibits possible losses to leaves in various places, the largest measuring approx. 2cm. wide. There also appears to be a half detached stapler within the upper right hand corner of the work, approx. 33cm. from the upper framing edge. Overall the work appears to be in 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."
