Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915)Standing nude, an abstract sketch in watercolour verso charcoal on paper Dimensions 21 x 19cms., unframed Artist or Maker Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915) Medium charcoal on paper Condition Report Charcoal lightly applied to a light buff coloured paper. Crudely torn off across the top. One fine near vertical crease running up through the left side. Inventory numbers inscribed in pencil top right. Green watercolour sketch verso showing flaws in the paper and the two creases having been there before the work was drawn.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.  Provenance 1989 Colnaghi Gallery, with stock reference number S488, in pencil, thereafter with a Sussex private collection