JEAN-PAUL RIOPELLE | Nouvelle Impressions n.9

Galerie Maeght, Paris
Galerie Martal, Montreal
Private Collection, Canada
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some very fine tension cracks to the extreme overturn edges and some extremely fine and unobtrusive drying craquelure to the areas of thick impasto. Very close inspection reveals some small spots of paint flaking in places, most notably to the orange pigment to the left of the composition, and a few minute losses to the impasto peaks. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet 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 will be included in the forthcoming Jean-Paul Riopelle Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by Madame Yseult Riopelle.