Galerie d'Art Colisée, Paris
Galerie Adrien Maeght, Paris

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant, with the white tending more towards ivory in the original. Condition: This work in very good condition. There is light wear to all four corners with some associated losses to the top and bottom right corners. There are fine lines of tension cracks running along all four extreme turnover edges. There are several losses to the impasto peaks. There are three paint losses to the extreme outer edges: one to the centre left of the bottom edge, one to the centre right of the tope edge, and one to the upper right edge. There are drying cracks to the thicker impasto areas of paint, some with raised edges, most notably running horizontally along the centre of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."

This work is to be included in the forthcoming Jean-Paul Riopelle Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by Yseult Riopelle