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Provenance

Private Collection, France (acquired circa 1950-60) Private Collection, France (by descent from the above. Sold: Sotheby's Paris, 28th May 2009, lot 47) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Condition The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There is some stable paint shrinkage to the dark blue pigments of the background and few extremely fine lines of craquelure to some of the white pigments. There are a few fly spots in places. There is a tiny paint loss just to the right of the tabletop. The work is in overall very 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 To be included in the Volume IV et Additifs aux Tomes I, II, et III of the Catalogue Raisonné de l’Œuvre de Moïse Kisling currently being prepared by Marc Ottavi and formerly under the direction of the late Jean Kisling.

Catalog summary

Description Moïse Kisling Lys signed Kisling (lower left) oil on canvas 55.5 by 38.5cm., 21 7/8 by 15 1/8 in. Painted circa 1930-35. Provenance Private Collection, France (acquired circa 1950-60) Private Collection, France (by descent from the above. Sold: Sotheby's Paris, 28th May 2009, lot 47) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Condition The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There is some stable paint shrinkage to the dark blue pigments of the background and few extremely fine lines of craquelure to some of the white pigments. There are a few fly spots in places. There is a tiny paint loss just to the right of the tabletop. The work is in overall very 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 To be included in the Volume IV et Additifs aux Tomes I, II, et III of the Catalogue Raisonné de l’Œuvre de Moïse Kisling currently being prepared by Marc Ottavi and formerly under the direction of the late Jean Kisling.