Details

Provenance

Carole Janeway, New York (acquired directly from the artist) Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above)

Exhibited

Museum de Wieger, Deurne, Netherlands, Zadkine , 2000-01, illustrated in the catalogue (titled Untitled ) Condition Executed on cream move paper and t-hinged to a mount on the upper corners. Sheet is time stained along the top and bottom edges with some darker stains at the extremeties. There are artist pinholes in all four corners and small loss in the extreme upper left corner. There is a soft crease with a small associated tear across the lower right corner. Verso shows signs of previous tape remnants which have been removed. Surface is well preserved, the colors are bright and fresh. 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. 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

Ossip Zadkine Composition Signed O. Zadkine (lower right) Gouache and watercolor on paper 30 by 22 in. 76 by 56 cm Provenance Carole Janeway, New York (acquired directly from the artist) Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above) Exhibited Museum de Wieger, Deurne, Netherlands, Zadkine , 2000-01, illustrated in the catalogue (titled Untitled ) Condition Executed on cream move paper and t-hinged to a mount on the upper corners. Sheet is time stained along the top and bottom edges with some darker stains at the extremeties. There are artist pinholes in all four corners and small loss in the extreme upper left corner. There is a soft crease with a small associated tear across the lower right corner. Verso shows signs of previous tape remnants which have been removed. Surface is well preserved, the colors are bright and fresh. 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. 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.