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Provenance

Svensk Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm Charles Nilsson, Stockholm Acquis auprès de celui-ci par le propriétaire actuel dans les années 1970 Condition Condition: Executed on a beige wove paper not laid down. The sheet is glued to the mount at all four corners and at the centre of each edge and possibly at the centre of the composition. There are two 1,5 cm tears and a small 5 mm one perpendicular to the upper edge; a 5 mm tear at the centre of the right edge and another 1 cm circular tear below the centre of the upper edge. There are remnants of a previous mounting at the centre of both vertical edges. Otherwise this work is in good condition.<br>Colours: The colours are deeper and stronger in the original. "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 and inscribed; tempera and gouache on paper. Executed in 1966.

Catalog summary

Serge Poliakoff Composition abstraite signé et inscrit tempera et gouache sur papier 49,2 x 64,5 cm; 19 3/8 x 25 3/8 in. Exécuté en 1966. Provenance Svensk Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm Charles Nilsson, Stockholm Acquis auprès de celui-ci par le propriétaire actuel dans les années 1970 Condition Condition: Executed on a beige wove paper not laid down. The sheet is glued to the mount at all four corners and at the centre of each edge and possibly at the centre of the composition. There are two 1,5 cm tears and a small 5 mm one perpendicular to the upper edge; a 5 mm tear at the centre of the right edge and another 1 cm circular tear below the centre of the upper edge. There are remnants of a previous mounting at the centre of both vertical edges. Otherwise this work is in good condition.<br>Colours: The colours are deeper and stronger in the original. "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 and inscribed; tempera and gouache on paper. Executed in 1966.