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Provenance

Saidenberg Gallery, New York Condition Painted on a thin card that is laid down on a slightly larger board. Some minor paint shrinkage with tiny associated spots of loss in the brown pigment around the figure. Under UV light, strokes of inpainting around the perimeter of the work to address paint shrinkage. Work is in fairly 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. 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

Georges Braque Nu couchée Signed G. Braque (lower left) Oil on card laid down on board 4 1/8 by 9 1/8 in. 10.4 by 23.1 cm Provenance Saidenberg Gallery, New York Condition Painted on a thin card that is laid down on a slightly larger board. Some minor paint shrinkage with tiny associated spots of loss in the brown pigment around the figure. Under UV light, strokes of inpainting around the perimeter of the work to address paint shrinkage. Work is in fairly 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. 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.