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Lot Essay
‘Even though my works are overloaded with symbols, they actually have nothing to do with symbols. Even blood is what it is: it is blood and not a symbol at all, and in its reality it is almost above the symbol’ – Hermann Nitsch
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Condition report
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The canvas, stretcher and attachments are in generally good condition. The canvas is slightly wavy. There is some very soft surface dust. Examination under ultra violet light shows no indication of inpainting. It is our opinion that the work is in very good condition.