ALEXANDER ARCHIPENKO (UKRAINIAN 1887-1964) Woman in Blue Hat, circa 1928 oil on canvas laid on panel 56 x 40.7 cm (22 x 16 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCE Acquired from the estate of the artist Sotheby's, New York, February 12, 2009, lot 134 Acquired at the above by the present owner EXPERTISE Frances Archipenko Gray has confirmed the authenticity of this painting. LOT NOTES This work is among the 30 or so works known by Archipenko from the period, providing a rare glimpse into the direction the artist's oeuvre was taking in the 1920s. CONDITION Observed in frame, the work is in fair to good condition. Overall surface dust and dirt. Fine age-appropriate craquelure with some resulting losses, such as to the cowl at the lower right and a spot in the lower left. Inspection under UV light shows limited and scattered retouching ot the right of the face and small areas at the perimeter, to no more than 5% of the overall surface. framed dimensions: 70 x 55 cm (27 1/2 x 21 5/8 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.