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Provenance

Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1974 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along all four edges. The sheet is time-stained and there are scattered faint spots of foxing to the background. There are a few tiny holes, predominately to the collage element, which are possibly inherent to the artist's process. There is a spot of adhesive visible to the right hand side of the collage element, consistent with the artist's materials. This work is in overall good condition. "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

Georges Braque L'Oiseau gouache and collage on paper 49.9 by 47.2cm., 19 5/8 by 18 5/8 in. Provenance Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1974 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along all four edges. The sheet is time-stained and there are scattered faint spots of foxing to the background. There are a few tiny holes, predominately to the collage element, which are possibly inherent to the artist's process. There is a spot of adhesive visible to the right hand side of the collage element, consistent with the artist's materials. This work is in overall good condition. "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."