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Provenance

Private Collection, Paris Galerie Applicat-Prazan, Paris Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, Paris Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la ville de Paris, Bissière: 1886 - 1964 , 24 September - 16 November 1986; catalogue, no. 145 Condition The surface of the work presents faint cracks in the upper right corner visible under close inspection. Under UV light inspection, a small restoration is visible along the left edge and retouches are visible scattered along the edges close to the rim. "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

Description Roger Bissière Composition signed and dated 58 oil on cardboard laid down on board 31 x 43 cm ; 12 3/16 x 16 15/16 in. Executed in 1958. Provenance Private Collection, Paris Galerie Applicat-Prazan, Paris Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, Paris Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la ville de Paris, Bissière: 1886 - 1964 , 24 September - 16 November 1986; catalogue, no. 145 Condition The surface of the work presents faint cracks in the upper right corner visible under close inspection. Under UV light inspection, a small restoration is visible along the left edge and retouches are visible scattered along the edges close to the rim. "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."