Provenance
Galerie Le Dessin, Paris (possibly) Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, May 21, 1990, lot 203 Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt Condition Executed on cream laid paper taken from a sketchbook, not laid down. There are three small holes relating to previous binding to the right edge. The upper edge has been folded back and the sheet is slightly time stained. This work is 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. 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 Alain Le Gaillard of the Comité Tutundjian confirmed that this work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné in preparation.
Catalog summary
Leon Tutundjian Composition monogramed LHT (lower right) ink on paper 23,8 x 18 cm; 9 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. Executed in 1926. Provenance Galerie Le Dessin, Paris (possibly) Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, May 21, 1990, lot 203 Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt Condition Executed on cream laid paper taken from a sketchbook, not laid down. There are three small holes relating to previous binding to the right edge. The upper edge has been folded back and the sheet is slightly time stained. This work is 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. 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 Alain Le Gaillard of the Comité Tutundjian confirmed that this work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné in preparation.