Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Executed on cream coloured wove paper, laid down on board, attached to the overmount along the top edge and to the centre of the lower, right, and left edges. There is a flattened crease running accross the centre of the work. There is a tiny fold to the upper right corner and some very minor nicks to the extreme lower right edge, neither visible when framed. Apart from some minor surface dirt and some very light time staining to the sheet, 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.
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