David Salle (American, b. 1952)

Pauper, 1984
Acrylic and lead on canvas (diptych)
84" x 106" (overall)
Exhibition: David Salle, 1985, Mary Boone/Michael Warner Gallery, New York (cat. no. 2)
Literature: Georgia Marsh, David Salle, October 1, 1985, issue 13 (illustrated)
Tricia Collins and Richard Milazzo, “David Salle: Usere Subjektivitat”, Kunstforum, March/April/May 1986, Vol. 83, (illustrated page 193)
Peter Schjeldahl, Salle, Vintage Books, New York, 1987, (illusrated pages 14-15)
Provenance: Mary Boone Gallery, New York
Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Collection, Washington D.C.
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Illinois (acquired 1993)
Private Collection, Connecticut
Condition Report: The work is in good condition. No apparent issues noted to canvas. Lead shows one 1" loss to paint on top of bird's back and minor splatters of oxidation or surface accretion, predominately at lower left quadrant that read as white. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and/or independent consultants and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (609) 397-9374 or e-mail info@ragoarts.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.