MARIANO ANDREU (SPANISH 1888-1977) Músicos en un Anfiteatr, 1940 oil on panel 45.5 x 67.3 cm (17 7/8 x 26 1/2 in.) framed dimensions: 77 x 99 cm (30 1/4 x 39 in) signed and dated lower right PROVENANCE Christie's, London, June 26, 2007, lot 53 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner EXHIBITED Brussels, Galerie Isy Brachot Fils, Mariano Andreu, 17 December 1960 - 5 January 1961, no. 12 (as Acrobates à la contraebasse) The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Mr. Dominic Holzapfel, who will include it in his forthcoming catalogue raisonné on the artist. Please note that the frame is original to the painting, was designed by the artist and should be considered integral to the work N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. 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.