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Provenance

Vente : Christie's, New York, Dada and Surrealist Paintings and Sculpture from the Collection of Kurt and Arlette Seligmann, 3 novembre 1993, lot 255 Carl Lazslo, Bâle, Suisse (acquis lors de cette vente) Par descendance au propriétaire actuel

Literature

Abstraction Création Art non figuratif , vol. 2, 1933, no. 21, reproduit Condition The canvas is not lined. There are some areas of very minor shrinkage notably in the blue pigment along the lower edge and there is a minor hairline scuff (approx. 0.5cm) towards the lower middle edge. Under UV light, only one 0.5cm wide spot fluoresces in the blue pigment in the upper left quadrant. The work is in 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. 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 'herbin' and dated '33' (lower left); oil on canvas. Painted in 1933.

Catalog summary

Auguste Herbin Composition signé herbin et daté 33 (en bas à gauche) huile sur toile 64,9 x 53,6 cm ; 25 1/2 x 21 1/8 in. Provenance Vente : Christie's, New York, Dada and Surrealist Paintings and Sculpture from the Collection of Kurt and Arlette Seligmann, 3 novembre 1993, lot 255 Carl Lazslo, Bâle, Suisse (acquis lors de cette vente) Par descendance au propriétaire actuel Literature Abstraction Création Art non figuratif , vol. 2, 1933, no. 21, reproduit Condition The canvas is not lined. There are some areas of very minor shrinkage notably in the blue pigment along the lower edge and there is a minor hairline scuff (approx. 0.5cm) towards the lower middle edge. Under UV light, only one 0.5cm wide spot fluoresces in the blue pigment in the upper left quadrant. The work is in 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. 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 'herbin' and dated '33' (lower left); oil on canvas. Painted in 1933.