Circle Galleries, Illinois
Private Collection, Illinois 
Sotheby's, New York, 12 September 2007, Lot 97
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. The edges of the canvas are covered with black tape. There is some loose buckling to the canvas at the lower left and lower right corners. There is unobtrusive handling and rubbing evident along the turning edges. Predominately only viewable with raking light, there are some faint scattered surface scratches to the work, more concentrated in the black areas of the composition. There is a water accretion to the center lower left of the composition. Under close inspection, there is a small area to the center of the canvas with stable, hairline craquelure. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.

The authenticity of the present work has been confirmed by Pierre Vasarely, President of the Fondation Vasarely, universal legatee and the moral right holder of Victor Vasarely. This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné de l’Oeuvre Peint de Victor Vasarely, which is currently being compiled by the Fondation Vasarely, Aix-en-Provence.