Pierre Soulages

Werner Haftmann, Berlin

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate though the paper tone is lighter and tends more toward rich cream and the fainter areas of ink to peach in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Attached to the mount on the reverse along the edges at intervals, there are tiny artist's pinholes at the centre of the top edge. There are several very light creases to the extreme right hand edge near the top and small spots of wear and very minor and intermittent spots of associated paint loss to all four extreme edges, visible in the catalogue illustration. There is an extremely faint discolouration to the exposed areas of paper, probably caused by ageing.
"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 catalogue raisonné Pierre Soulages: Works on Paper being prepared by Pierre Encrevé