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Provenance

Gustaf Engwall, Stockholm (acquired circa 1960s) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Painted on canvas laid down on board. There is an artist's pinhole to all four corners and one to the centre of the upper edge. UV examination reveals no evidence of retouching. There are some fine lines of craquelure to the pale blue impasto pigments with an associated tiny paint loss. There is a small dent with associated tiny paint losses to the centre of the upper left quadrant and some light surface dirt in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition. <br><br>Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the blue area is a bit more saturated in the original and there's slightly more green to the yellow pigments. "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

Serge Charchoune Composition signed Charchoune and dated 27 (lower right) oil on canvas 17.9 by 19cm., 7 by 7 1/2 in. Provenance Gustaf Engwall, Stockholm (acquired circa 1960s) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Painted on canvas laid down on board. There is an artist's pinhole to all four corners and one to the centre of the upper edge. UV examination reveals no evidence of retouching. There are some fine lines of craquelure to the pale blue impasto pigments with an associated tiny paint loss. There is a small dent with associated tiny paint losses to the centre of the upper left quadrant and some light surface dirt in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition. <br><br>Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the blue area is a bit more saturated in the original and there's slightly more green to the yellow pigments. "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."