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Provenance

Private collection, Antwerp (before 1950, by descent and sold: Christie's, Paris, October 20, 2017, lot 103) Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the overmount along the upper edge with tape. The sheet is slightly undulating. There are some remnants of Japan paper along the edges of the reverse of the sheet. There is a repaired tear (approx. 0.8 cm long) towards the centre of the left edge. There is some paint shrinkage in the white pigment and a few superficial scratches, notably to the orange diamond-shaped and to the upper part of the composition. There is mount staining, a few minor creases and some humidity marks along the extreme edges (away from the centre of the composition). The sheet is slightly light stained. This work is in overall 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 The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Geneviève Claisse.

Catalog summary

Description Auguste Herbin Composition symétrique signed herbin (towards lower left) and dated juin 1921 (lower right) gouache on paper drawing: 40,4 x 30,1 cm; 15 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.; sheet: 49,7 x 33,8 cm; 19 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. Executed in June 1921. Provenance Private collection, Antwerp (before 1950, by descent and sold: Christie's, Paris, October 20, 2017, lot 103) Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the overmount along the upper edge with tape. The sheet is slightly undulating. There are some remnants of Japan paper along the edges of the reverse of the sheet. There is a repaired tear (approx. 0.8 cm long) towards the centre of the left edge. There is some paint shrinkage in the white pigment and a few superficial scratches, notably to the orange diamond-shaped and to the upper part of the composition. There is mount staining, a few minor creases and some humidity marks along the extreme edges (away from the centre of the composition). The sheet is slightly light stained. This work is in overall 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 The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Geneviève Claisse.