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Provenance

Collection particulière, Paris Collection Dr and Mrs N. Hawkins, Sydney Collection G.Blair Laing Ltd, Toronto Condition This work is in very good condition. Executed on a brown wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is taped to the mount at the upper edge. The edges are deckled at the left and lower edges. The artist pinholes are visible at each of the 4 corners. <br>The colours in the catalogue are less dark 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; gouache on paper. Executed in 1958.

Catalog summary

Serge Poliakoff Composition signé gouache sur papier 48,2 x 63,1 cm ; 19 x 24 7/8 in. Exécuté en 1958. Provenance Collection particulière, Paris Collection Dr and Mrs N. Hawkins, Sydney Collection G.Blair Laing Ltd, Toronto Condition This work is in very good condition. Executed on a brown wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is taped to the mount at the upper edge. The edges are deckled at the left and lower edges. The artist pinholes are visible at each of the 4 corners. <br>The colours in the catalogue are less dark 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; gouache on paper. Executed in 1958.