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Provenance

Werner Miller, Suisse Acquis du précédent par le propriétaire actuel Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is taped to the overmount at the four edges. There are some very thin craquelures on the foot. There are two tiny water stains next to the legs of the figure. Apart from a pinhead-sized paintloss in the upper left quadrant and some media rubbing marks mostly in the lower part of the composition, this work is in 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 'Archipenko' and dated '24' (lower right), ink heightened with white crayon on paper. Executed in 1924.

Catalog summary

Alexander Archipenko ÉTUDE signé Archipenko et daté 24 au crayon (en bas à droite) encre rehaussée de crayon blanc sur papier 55 x 30 cm; 21 5/8 x 11 5/8 in. Provenance Werner Miller, Suisse Acquis du précédent par le propriétaire actuel Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is taped to the overmount at the four edges. There are some very thin craquelures on the foot. There are two tiny water stains next to the legs of the figure. Apart from a pinhead-sized paintloss in the upper left quadrant and some media rubbing marks mostly in the lower part of the composition, this work is in 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 'Archipenko' and dated '24' (lower right), ink heightened with white crayon on paper. Executed in 1924.