LOT DETAILS

Materials:

ink on paper

Size Notes:

41,5 x 28,7 cm; 16? x 11 in.

Edition:

Executed in 1929.

Description:

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Markings:

signed P.Tchelitchew and dated 29 (lower right)

Condition:

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on Japan paper and hinged to the overmount along the lower edge. The sheet is undulating. There are repaired tears running across the lower part of the composition, a few further smaller repaired tears most predominately along the extreme edges and some repaired paper losses in places, the widest of which is approx 3 cm wide and is located to the lower left quadrant. The sheet is light stained. There are a few flattened creases in places. This work is in overall fairly 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."

Provenance:

Jean Marais, Paris Private collection, France (gift from the above, and sold: Artcurial, Paris, December 6, 2005, lot 98) Sale: Htel Drouot, Paris, November 9, 2018, lot 193 __________________________________________________________________________ Jean Marais, Paris Collection particulire, France (don du prcdent, et vendu: Artcurial, Paris, 6 dcembre 2005, lot 98) Vente: Htel Drouot, Paris, 9 novembre 2018, lot 193