Winold Reiss

Marida LeDorf (Liebendorfer), New York (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent from the above, the grandmother of the present owner

Condition Report from Alvarez Fine Art Services, Inc., an independent conservator of works on paper (August 14, 2013): Overall this pastel on paper board is in fair condition and does not present tears or planar distortions. The facing paper is mounted to a vintage 1/8" thick acidic paper board. There are paper losses and a tear to the edges due to handling: one shallow scalloped loss at the top-center edge, and a 1/2" tear at the lower-left edge. Visually, the paper board is extensively oxidized throughout from contact with acidic material and a natural process of aging due to UV light exposure; this is evidenced by a lighter paper tone at the extreme edges. A mild field of foxing stains is noticeable throughout; the heaviest spots are located at the half of the sheet. Overall the medium appears well preserved and does not exhibit signs of smudging or drift.
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.
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Catch For Nothing Woman's Blackfeet name, according to a 1931 list of Indian portraits by the artist, is Nimenemakee.