TAMARA DE LEMPICKA | Nu assis de profil

The canvas has not been lined. There is some craquelure scattered throughout, most notably in the flesh tones and the lower leg. There are areas of paint shrinkage to the background, notably beneath the sitter's thigh. There are faint stretcher bar marks running horizontally through the center of the canvas. The canvas is slightly buckling in the upper right corner. Under UV light, there are strokes of inpainting along the top edge. There are some scattered areas of inpainting, particularly in the figure's upper torso and leg. There is an area of inpainting in the lower left corner. There are two small patches visible on the verso of the canvas, one in the upper left corner and one in the lower right corner, viewed from the reverse. The work is in good condition 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.