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Provenance

Kootz Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1958 Condition Signature is faint (lower right). Overall discoloration to sheet (uneven in some areas). Scattered light spots of foxing. Two dots of discoloration lower left (from paint most likely from artist's studio). Rippling to sheet along left edge. Spot of light discoloration center left close to edge. Cracquelure with associated specks of loss to thick areas of white paint. Also cracquelure in thick areas of black. 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 Mathieu Composition signed and dated 57 gouache and ink on paper 23 by 29 in. 58.5 by 73.6 cm. We thank M. Jean-Marie Cusinberche for the information he has kindly communicated for this work. Provenance Kootz Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1958 Condition Signature is faint (lower right). Overall discoloration to sheet (uneven in some areas). Scattered light spots of foxing. Two dots of discoloration lower left (from paint most likely from artist's studio). Rippling to sheet along left edge. Spot of light discoloration center left close to edge. Cracquelure with associated specks of loss to thick areas of white paint. Also cracquelure in thick areas of black. 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.