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Provenance

Galerie Schlégl, Zurich Acquired from the above by the late owner Condition Executed on grey wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along the upper edge. There are some light creases in places, most prominently to the lower left corner. There are a few tiny nicks, tears and losses to the extreme edges, not visible when framed. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.<br><br>Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catlogue, though the background is slightly darker in the original and the white disk slightly warmer. "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

Lajos Kassák Composition signed L.K. (lower left) gouache, pencil and coloured crayon on paper 22.6 by 19.6cm., 8 7/8 by 7 3/4 in. Provenance Galerie Schlégl, Zurich Acquired from the above by the late owner Condition Executed on grey wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along the upper edge. There are some light creases in places, most prominently to the lower left corner. There are a few tiny nicks, tears and losses to the extreme edges, not visible when framed. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.<br><br>Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catlogue, though the background is slightly darker in the original and the white disk slightly warmer. "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."