Lot description
Joseph Kosuth (American, 1945-). Altered photograph with text and adhesive crosses, Cathexis 40, 1981. With labels on verso: typed label with title and dated 1981; Carmen Lamanna Gallery, Toronto, ON, Canada with info; Art Gallery of Ontario "Museums by Artists" loan label. Labels and paperwork indicate artist signature on verso, not examined out of frame. With additional paperwork, receipts and provenance information. Leo Castelli Gallery, New York City; private collection, New York City, with paperwork for sale to; Egizio Panetti, Egizio's Project, New York City, 2002. 48" x 83 1/2" (with frame 52 1/2" x 88 3/8"). Staining and discoloration along lower edge and margin, some smudging to upper margin, apparent adhesive residue upper margin at center; frame with chips, scratches and losses; plexiglass with scratches and scuff marks, plexiglass loose in frame. From the estate of Egizio Panetti, art collector and owner of Egizio's Project, a New York City gallery space.