Acquired in 1963

Executed on beige colored tracing paper which has not been laid down. The sheet is attached to its mat along all four corners. There is fine creasing to the sheet most notably in the upper right corner and the lower left and lower right corners. There is a horizontal tear to the paper located in the lower left corner (measuring 1 1/2 in.). There is a further horizontal tear to the sheet at the lower left corner (measuring 1/4 in.). Along the right edge, there is a horizontal tear (measuring 1/4 in.) located approximately a quarter of the way down; there is a further horizontal tear to the paper (measuring approximately 1/2 in.) in the upper right corner. There is a pin-head loss to the paper in the background in the lower left quadrant; there is a nail-head sized loss to the paper at the female figure's navel. There is a mat stain along the periphery of the sheet. There is some tape visible from the reverse of the sheet at all four corners and along the top edge. There is uniform time fading to the paper. The pigments are strong. The work is in largely 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.