MAURICE ESTÈVE | Untitled

Galerie Villand et Galanis, Paris
Versailles, Perrin-Royere-Lajeunesse, Tableaux abstraits et contemporains, sculptures, 13 December 1998, lot 78
Acquired during the above sale by the present owner

This work was inspected framed. The sheet is glued verso to the backing board in full. The paper has yellowed. Cracks and small uplifts are visible under close inspection in the blue paint in the upper right quadrant. Further close inspection reveals two tiny losses are visible in the black paint toward the center of the composition in the lower half of the canvas.
"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 is registered in the archives of Monique Estève under the number A. 81 - 1954.