Jacques Dubourg, Paris
Acquired from the above in 1954

Overall this black conte on paper is in good and stable condition without tears, paper losses, or planar distortions. Four small pinholes are found at the corners; these are original to the execution of the drawing and should be considered a part of the intended appearance of the artwork. Visually, though slight discoloration is seen at the four edges, this is nearly negligible. Otherwise the paper is clean and the medium appears intact without signs of smudging, drift, or loss. The above condition report has been provided by Antonio Alvarez of Alvarez Fine Art Services, Inc. 26 West 36th St. New York, NY 212-244-5255, info@alvarezfas.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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