Le Corbusier, Trois femmes

Le Corbusier
1887 - 1965
Trois femmes

Oil and pastel on paper
18 3/4 by 23 7/8 in. (47.6 by 60.6 cm)
Framed: 28 1/4 by 33 1/2 in. (71.8 by 85.1 cm)
Painted in New York circa 1946-48.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Eric Mouchet.

Condition Report:
The work is painted on cream wove paper which is hinged to a mount in the corners of its verso. Some undulation to the sheet, inherent to the application of the medium. A tear in the upper right edge measuring one inch in length. A couple of tiny tears in the right edge and lower edge, measuring less than one-eighth of an inch in length. In the right half of the upper edge, the extreme perimeter is slightly folded. Under UV light: no retouching is apparent. The work is in good condition.

Provenance:
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the artist)
Private Collection, New York (by descent from the above and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 2, 1996, lot 336)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner