Serge Poliakoff

Gallerie Jerome, Copenhagen
Galerie di Meo, Paris
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art, 2 July 1987, Lot 668
Private Collection, Denmark
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1996

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. On close inspection there is some light wear around the extreme edges which has resulted in some small media losses, notably to the lower right corner. There are further tiny losses to the red pigment, and in a few further isolated places elsewhere. There is a light layer of surface dust and dirt throughout. Some fine networks of stable surface cracks are visible to the blue pigment in the upper section, and in a few further isolated places elsewhere. No restoration is apparent under ulatrviolet light.
"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