Pavel Tchelitchew

"Woman in a Cascading Coat" is in generally good condition aside from some scatted nicks, tears and losses along the right and bottom edges. The sheet is toned overall and there are scattered small creases throughout. In an exhibition frame and not examined out of the frame. "Woman with Puffed Sleeves" is in generally good condition aside from two hard creases along the right edge, one vertical and one horizontal. There are some very minor scattered dark brown spots across the top of the sheet, including a larger brown spot in the upper right corner. Not examined out of the frame.
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.

Variants of these two designs were featured in the March 1936 Vogue magazine article describing The Paper Ball, held at the Wadsworth Atheneum that same month.