Tamara de Lempicka

Alain Blondel, Lempicka, Catalogue raisonné 1921-1979, Lausanne, 1999, no. A.10, illustrated p. 430

Work is in fairly good condition. Executed on cream wove paper. Sheet is hinged to the mat with tape in two place on upper edge. Slight undulation to sheet, mostly in top corners. There is a 1/2 inch repaired tear at center of right edge and a 1/4 inch repaired tear in center of left half of upper edge. Two small repaired tears (less than 1/4 inch) on bottom edge near center. Left edge is perforated as though removed from a sketchbook. There are some yellowed handling marks and flattened creases around all four edges. The lower right corner shows some surface skinning and yellow staining. The lower left corner has a flattened crease with associated paper skinning that has been stabilized on the verso with restorer's paper. Light mat staining around edges, particularly top right edge. Light surface dirt overall.
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.