JOSEPH CSAKY | Personnage

Executed circa 1919.

Galerie L'Effort Moderne, Paris
Galerie Yves Jaubert, Paris
Galerie Jean-Claude Bellier, Paris
Edouard and Jeannine Chapet, Paris (acquired from the above)

Paris, Musée Bourdelle, Trois sculpteurs des années 30 Gargallo Csaky Lambert-Rucki, 1977, no. 69
Troyes, Musée d'Art moderne, Csaky Sculptures Dessins, 1986, no. 9, illustrated in the catalogue n. p.

Donald Karshan, Csaky, Paris, 1973, no. 61, illustrated p. 102 (titled Cubiste)

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and sandwiched between glass and backing board. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. The left edge is deckled. There are pinholes at all four corners. There are a few thin lines of craquelure and some slight abrasion with associated engrained dirt to the white pigment. There is some light staining. This work is in overall good condition.
"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.
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To be included in the forthcoming Csaky Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Felix Marcilhac.