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Provenance

Enrico Donati, New York (a gift from the artist in 1946) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition The board is stable and examination under UV light reveals no sign of retouching. There appears to be evidence of ingrained dirt into the encaustic, likely inherent to the artist's practice. There are some minor scratches to the wash in the background and some nicks to the extreme edges, most notably to the upper left corner, where there is a flattened crease. 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." Catalogue Note The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Samy Kinge.

Catalog summary

Victor Brauner Verité signed Victor Brauner and dated 26.IV.1946 (upper right); titled (centre right); signed Victor Brauner (lower centre) and dedicated à mon ami Donati cet arc-en-ciel de notre rencontre du 27 juin 1946 (lower left) encaustic on board 24.1 by 33cm., 9 3/4 by 13in. Executed on 26th April 1946. Provenance Enrico Donati, New York (a gift from the artist in 1946) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition The board is stable and examination under UV light reveals no sign of retouching. There appears to be evidence of ingrained dirt into the encaustic, likely inherent to the artist's practice. There are some minor scratches to the wash in the background and some nicks to the extreme edges, most notably to the upper left corner, where there is a flattened crease. 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." Catalogue Note The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Samy Kinge.