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Provenance

Tassos Zoumboulakis Gallery, Athens Purchased from the above by the family of the present owner; thence by descent Condition The canvas has not been lined. There are no visible signs of damage apart from a very small spot of paint flaking in the centre left edge and one towards the lower left corner. Ultra-violet light reveals no sign of retouching. The work is in good condition and ready to hang. <br><br>Presented in a wooden frame, painted by the artist. <br>Colours are deeper and warmer than the image in the printed catalogue. "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

Chryssa Vardea Newspapers acrylic and pencil on canvas 177 by 125cm., 69¾ by 49¼in. Provenance Tassos Zoumboulakis Gallery, Athens Purchased from the above by the family of the present owner; thence by descent Condition The canvas has not been lined. There are no visible signs of damage apart from a very small spot of paint flaking in the centre left edge and one towards the lower left corner. Ultra-violet light reveals no sign of retouching. The work is in good condition and ready to hang. <br><br>Presented in a wooden frame, painted by the artist. <br>Colours are deeper and warmer than the image in the printed catalogue. "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."