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Pierre Alechinsky Orage Promis signed, titled and dated 1988 on the stretcher oil on paper laid down on canvas 91 by 104cm.; 35 7/8 by 41in. Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant with the green tending more towards forest green and the red displaying more raspberry tones in the original.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. On close inspection in raking light there are a few very light and handling marks to the upper section of the work. There is a short fine feather crack to the centre of the lower edge. There are several tiny scattered matrices of drying bubbles, predominantly to the upper part of the composition. Some extremely slight paper-thinning is visible upon very close inspection to the upper left corner tip and there are four specks of light wear to the upper right corner. There is a flattened fine short crease line to the centre right of the extreme edge and there is some very slight undulation in the lower right corner. There are several tiny spots of paint loss: one to the centre of the upper right quadrant, two tiny spots approx 20 cm and 10 cm inside from the centre of the left edge, and two further tiny spots to the top centre part of the lower left quadrant and to the blue pigment to the lower part of the extreme left edge. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light. "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."