LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on paper laid down on masonite

Size Notes:

oil

Condition:

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on masonite. There are artist's pinholes at several points to the upper and lower extreme edges. There is a milky varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, however examination under UV light appears to reveal a repaired tear with associated retouching running vertically from upper edge to lower edge across the nude woman. There are two smaller vertical repaired tears (approx. 8 cm long) with associated retouching to the left part of the upper edge and a few further tiny dots of retouching in areas, most predominately along the extreme edges. There is a small area with a repaired tear to the upper part of the left edge. There are a few flyspots in places. There is some frame rubbing along the extreme edges. This work is in overall good condition and could benefit from a light clean. "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."

Provenance:

Taf Wallet, Belgium (gift of the artist in the 1950s and thence by descent); <br>Sale: Galerie Moderne, Brussels,&nbsp;April 16,&nbsp;2002, lot 724; <br>Acquired at the above sale by the present owner