Mané-Katz

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, Paris, circa 1960

Oil on canvas: Overall in good condition. Canvas not lined. Slight surface soiling. Under UV: Some scattered spots of inpainting especially within the bass and at center of canvas. Watercolor: Discoloring throughout, most pronounced in upper half of sheet. Borders, where covered by mat, are less discolored. Small soft crease just above center of left edge and another at lower right corner. Sketch of nude woman on verso. Glue residue from previous mounting along edges. Remnants of paper tape from previous hinging along upper 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.
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Together with a Mane-Katz watercolor of the same subject, 15 by 11 in. 38.1 by 27.9 cm. (2 works) Provenance : Acquired from the artist/Sale: Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, March 31 and April 1, 1954/Acquired at the above sale by the present owner