André Lanskoy

Galerie Kriegel, Paris
Collection particulière, Paris

The colors are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. This work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. Tiny traces of wear in the lower left quadrant and in the upper left corner and a thin paint loss in the middle of the left rim are only visible under very close inspection. A minor restoration located near the lower edge at 24 cm from the left is only visible under UV light. This work is in very good inspection.
"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."

J’ai reçu la commande de dire tout. On peut dire tout en matière de couleurs comme en matière de sons ou de paroles. Simplement en mélangeant les couleurs et en les séparant en temps utile, en les mettant en opposition l’une avec l’autre, en les faisant se combattre et en proclamant en même temps le « cessez-le-feu » […] en les posant d’une manière tendre ou féroce sur la toile, sans savoir quel rôle elles joueront dans le drame.
André Lanskoy in Jean Grenier, André Lanskoy, Paris, 1960