ALEXANDER ARCHIPENKO (UKRAINIAN 1887-1964) Torse oil on canvas 76.2 x 51.1 cm (30 1/8 x 20 in.) signed lower left PROVENANCE Collection of Lydia Nadejena, New York Christie's, New York, May 7, 1991, lot 95 Christie's, New York, February 23, 1999, lot 57 Ketterer Kunst, Munich, November 20, 1999, lot 335 Christie's, New York, September 10, 2008, lot 117 Acquired at the above by the present owner The Archipenko Foundation has confirmed the authenticity of this work CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting appears in good condition. Overall very fine and stable craquelure visible to the naked eye, most notably to the shaded areas. The verso has been treated with wax. Inspection under UV shows retouching around less than 5%. framed dimensions: 92 x 67 cm (36 1/4 x 26 3/8 in.) N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.