André Lanskoy

Private Collection, Paris

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer in the original and the colours are slightly less saturated. The catalogue illustration also fails to convey the right textural surface of the impasto passages. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are a few isolated fine hairline cracks to the thicker paint passages. On close inspection, there are a few isolated minute breaks to the impasto peaks throughout. There is a faint horizontal stretcher bar mark visible to the left hand side of the horizontal axis of the composition. There is a small spot of retouching to the upper left part of the top right quadrant, as well as another small spot in the lower left quadrant towards the centre.
"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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The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by André Schoelle, Paris