Albert Decaris Jeune berger et chèvres

Property from the Collection of Seymour Stein
Albert Decaris
French
1901 - 1988
Jeune berger et chèvres

signed Decaris (lower right)
graphite and watercolor heightened with white on paper and tracing
sheet: 25 by 17 in.; 63.5 by 43.1 cm (sight)
framed: 36 by 26 1/2 in.; 91.4 by 67.3 cm

Condition Report:
The overall image reads well but the sheet, which has been fully laid down, is damaged and dirty. The tracing paper added to the lower left quadrant is torn in several places and lifting in others. There are wrinkles in the sheet throughout, notably in the upper half of the composition at left and right.
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.

Provenance:
Sale: Milon & Associés, 7 April 2006, lot 22