Details

Provenance

Galerie Bérès, Paris Galleria Pieter Coray, Lugano Private Collection, Italy (acquired from the above circa 1970s) Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

Félix Marcilhac, Joseph Csaky, du Cubisme historique à la figuration réaliste. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures , Paris, 2007, illustrated in colour p. 47 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount along all four sides. There is a pin-sized hole to the upper left corner and the sheet is slightly timestained. There are a few minute paint losses to the yellow and red pigments. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.<br><br>Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though overall brighter 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

Joseph Csaky Composition Cubiste signed Csaky (towards lower right) pen and ink and watercolour on paper 34 by 25cm., 13 3/8 by 9 7/8 in. Provenance Galerie Bérès, Paris Galleria Pieter Coray, Lugano Private Collection, Italy (acquired from the above circa 1970s) Thence by descent to the present owner Literature Félix Marcilhac, Joseph Csaky, du Cubisme historique à la figuration réaliste. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures , Paris, 2007, illustrated in colour p. 47 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount along all four sides. There is a pin-sized hole to the upper left corner and the sheet is slightly timestained. There are a few minute paint losses to the yellow and red pigments. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.<br><br>Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though overall brighter 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."