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Provenance

Edouard Pignon, Paris Vente: Sotheby's, Paris, Art Contemporain, 1 juin 2011, lot 114 Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Literature

Françoise de Staël, Nicolas de Staël: Catalogue Raisonné des oeuvres sur papier, Lausanne, 2013, p.62, no.45, illustré Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is less contrasted and lighter in the original work. <br>The work was inspected framed. <br>There is a minor wear mark located along the lower edge by the left corner, visible under close inspection.<br>This work is in excellent 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. 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."

Catalog summary

Nicolas de Staël Composition signé fusain sur papier 24 x 32 cm; 9 7/16 x 12 9/16 in. Exécuté circa 1942. Provenance Edouard Pignon, Paris Vente: Sotheby's, Paris, Art Contemporain, 1 juin 2011, lot 114 Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel Literature Françoise de Staël, Nicolas de Staël: Catalogue Raisonné des oeuvres sur papier, Lausanne, 2013, p.62, no.45, illustré Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is less contrasted and lighter in the original work. <br>The work was inspected framed. <br>There is a minor wear mark located along the lower edge by the left corner, visible under close inspection.<br>This work is in excellent 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. 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."