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Provenance

Galerie Kriegel, Paris Vente: Pontoise, Enchères M.S.A., Tableaux, Sculptures & Design, Art Moderne & Contemporain: Hommage à André Kriegel et divers amateurs , 4 décembre 2004, lot 96 Collection particulière, Neuchâtel Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.<br><br>The work is in very good condition. Surface cracks are visible in the grey impasto located in the upper left quadrant. "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 signed; oil on canvas. Executed circa 1958. " Je commence par ébaucher la composition à l'aide de quelques coups de fusain ou de pastel : c'est le squelette du tableau, toujours assez élastique. Les première vagues de couleur le modifient, mais ne le font pas disparaître complètement. Puis j'approfondis les formes et j'étudie leur rapports en me préoccupant de la technique et de la couleur... ." (André Lanskoy, Notes sur ma peinture , 1949, in Lanskoy , Pascaline Dron et Angelo Pitiglio, 1990, p.57) André Lanskoy © D.R.

Catalog summary

André Lanskoy Composition signé huile sur toile 195 x 97 cm; 76 3/4 x 38 3/16 in. Exécuté vers 1958. Provenance Galerie Kriegel, Paris Vente: Pontoise, Enchères M.S.A., Tableaux, Sculptures & Design, Art Moderne & Contemporain: Hommage à André Kriegel et divers amateurs , 4 décembre 2004, lot 96 Collection particulière, Neuchâtel Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.<br><br>The work is in very good condition. Surface cracks are visible in the grey impasto located in the upper left quadrant. "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 signed; oil on canvas. Executed circa 1958. " Je commence par ébaucher la composition à l'aide de quelques coups de fusain ou de pastel : c'est le squelette du tableau, toujours assez élastique. Les première vagues de couleur le modifient, mais ne le font pas disparaître complètement. Puis j'approfondis les formes et j'étudie leur rapports en me préoccupant de la technique et de la couleur... ." (André Lanskoy, Notes sur ma peinture , 1949, in Lanskoy , Pascaline Dron et Angelo Pitiglio, 1990, p.57) André Lanskoy © D.R.