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Provenance

Galerie Breteau, Paris Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1965 Condition This work is in very good condition. Colors are fresh and bright. There is a faint and unobtrusive accretion to the lower right corner and few instances of drying cracks concentrated in the center of the composition. There is a liquid accretion located 3 inches from the left edge and 20 inches from the bottom. There is no evidence of restoration under UV light. Framed in a silver metal frame. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Peter Saul Dog signed and dated 64; signed again, titled and dated again 1964 on the reverse oil on canvas 51 1/2 by 55 in. 130 by 140 cm. Provenance Galerie Breteau, Paris Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1965 Condition This work is in very good condition. Colors are fresh and bright. There is a faint and unobtrusive accretion to the lower right corner and few instances of drying cracks concentrated in the center of the composition. There is a liquid accretion located 3 inches from the left edge and 20 inches from the bottom. There is no evidence of restoration under UV light. Framed in a silver metal frame. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.