Details

Exhibited

Paris, Le Musée de Montparnasse, La Ruche. Le Centenaire d'une cité d'artiste , Paris, 2002-03, illustrated p. 89 Budapest, Musée Juif Hongrois, Modigliani, Soutine et leurs amis , 2003 Condition Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, laid down on canvas. The edges of the sheet are taped. Apart from some small spots of staining around the base of the fruit bowl, some very faint spots of foxing and some light surface dirt, this work is in good condition. <br><br>Colours: The paper tone is darker and the greys of the fruit bowl are more contrasting and defined in the original. "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."

Catalog summary

Jacques Lipchitz LE COMPOTIER signed J Lipchitz (lower left) oil and pencil on paper laid down on canvas 46 by 33.4cm., 18 1/8 by 13 1/8 in. Exhibited Paris, Le Musée de Montparnasse, La Ruche. Le Centenaire d'une cité d'artiste , Paris, 2002-03, illustrated p. 89 Budapest, Musée Juif Hongrois, Modigliani, Soutine et leurs amis , 2003 Condition Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, laid down on canvas. The edges of the sheet are taped. Apart from some small spots of staining around the base of the fruit bowl, some very faint spots of foxing and some light surface dirt, this work is in good condition. <br><br>Colours: The paper tone is darker and the greys of the fruit bowl are more contrasting and defined in the original. "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."