Live Dans Les Sous-Sols Du Rex
Provenienza : Private Collection, France (acquired from the artist in 1982)Acquired from the above by present owner
Condition_report : The canvas is not lined and is slightly undulating to all four corners. There are a few scattered tiny paint losses predominately to the upper right quadrant. There are some thin strips of framing paper along the extreme edges of the canvas. There is some inpainting along the extreme edges of both these paper strips and canvas which appears to fluoresce under UV light. There is a milky varnish preventing to fully penetrating, however there appears to be a few small dots and thin lines of retouching in places predominately away from the centre of the composition. There are a few minor spots of discolouration predominately to the centre of the lower edge which appears to fluoresce under UV light and might be easily removable by a professional restorer. This work is in very 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.
