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Provenance

Collection Vermeesch Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer, with the red in the top right hand quadrant tending more towards burgundy in the original. <br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are artist's pinholes in the top and bottom right hand corners. The paper is lifting very slightly in places along the extreme right hand edge. There is some very slight frame rubbing in places along all four extreme edges. There are some minute fly spots in the yellow area in the top left hand quadrant and towards the centre of the right hand edge. "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." Catalogue Note The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Alexis Poliakoff

Catalog summary

Serge Poliakoff Composition signed gouache on paper laid down on board 47.5 by 63.2cm.; 18 3/4 by 24 7/8 in. Executed circa 1961-1962. Provenance Collection Vermeesch Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer, with the red in the top right hand quadrant tending more towards burgundy in the original. <br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are artist's pinholes in the top and bottom right hand corners. The paper is lifting very slightly in places along the extreme right hand edge. There is some very slight frame rubbing in places along all four extreme edges. There are some minute fly spots in the yellow area in the top left hand quadrant and towards the centre of the right hand edge. "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." Catalogue Note The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Alexis Poliakoff