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Provenance

Galerie Pierre Loeb, Paris Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel Condition The colours of the work are vivid and brighter in the original than in the catalogue's illustration. <br><br>The work is in good condition. The work is executed on its original canvas and is not lined. Under UV light, no trace of retouching is visible. Upon close inspection, 2 paint losses are visible : approx. 2.5 cm from a blue impasto, located in the upper center area of the work; approx. 0.5 cm from a red impasto, located in the upper left quadrant. Upon close inspection, stable and sound crack lines are visible to the impasto areas. "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; oil on canvas. Executed circa 1960.

Catalog summary

André Lanskoy Composition signé huile sur toile 73 x 100,5 cm; 28 3/4 x 39 1/2 in. Exécuté vers 1960. Provenance Galerie Pierre Loeb, Paris Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel Condition The colours of the work are vivid and brighter in the original than in the catalogue's illustration. <br><br>The work is in good condition. The work is executed on its original canvas and is not lined. Under UV light, no trace of retouching is visible. Upon close inspection, 2 paint losses are visible : approx. 2.5 cm from a blue impasto, located in the upper center area of the work; approx. 0.5 cm from a red impasto, located in the upper left quadrant. Upon close inspection, stable and sound crack lines are visible to the impasto areas. "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; oil on canvas. Executed circa 1960.