Jean-Paul Riopelle

Galerie Maeght, Paris
Loranger Gallery, Toronto

Roger Bordier, Les Lieux et les Rêves de Riopelle, 1979, p. 19, illustrated

Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. Condition: The work is in very good condition. There are scattered hairline cracks to thicker passages of impasto throughout the work to the upper left quadrant and to the central part of the composition. The paint surface of the yellow vertical stroke below the centre point is lifting and the extreme top part of the stroke is missing. There are a number of fine surface cracks around this area. Upon close inspection, scattered matrices of fine craquelure are visible in places around the composition, predominantly to passages of thicker paint as is to be expected. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light.
"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."

This work is to included in the forthcoming Jean-Paul Riopelle Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by Yseult Riopelle