Serge Poliakoff

Knoelder and Co., New York
Galerie Stangl, Munich
Galerie Thomas, Munich

Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is richer and deeper in the original. Condition: The work is in good condition. There is some wear to each extreme edge and to the four corners which has resulted in a few minor scatered spots of paint loss and fine tension cracks to the overturn in places. There are two further tiny spots of paint loss to the left side of the lower extreme edge, visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a small stroke craquelure to the centre of the lower left quadrant and a small patch of surface cracking at the centre of the composition. A few scattered spots of retouching fluoresces under ultraviolet light, a small line to the upper centre of the right extreme edge .
"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."

The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Alexis Poliakoff