Geneviève Asse

Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris
Acquis auprès de celle-ci en 1990

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue's illustration. The work is on its original canvas and is not relined. Is visible under close inspection a tiny paint loss located on the rim at the extremity of the lower left corner. Under UV light, there is no evidence of any retouching. This work is in excellent 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

" Le bleu vient naturellement dans ma peinture. J'ai commencé par peindre avec des noirs, des blancs, des gris, des ocres, et j'ai quelques fois employé des rouges qui devenaient des gris. Le bleu a émergé, a rejoint ces couleurs. La bleu a pris toute ma peinture. Pour le moment, je peins avec des bleus dans lesquels je voudrais que les gens entrent. Cela a toujours été pour moi une inquiétude que les gens puissent entrer dans ma peinture. Le bleu est comme un appel intérieur. Autour, il y a aussi cette lumière qui m'environne et qui vient sans doute de mon enfance, ce rappel de lumière humide, fitrante, d'un bleu-gris du ciel qui m'entourait près de la mer. "
(Geneviève Asse  in Asse, Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, 1988)