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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Chien
- Signed and dated Foujita 1932 and signed in Japanese Tsuguharu (lower left)
- Gouache, watercolor and pen and ink on paper laid down on board
- 11 3/8 by 7 1/2 in.
- 29 by 19 cm
Provenance
J. A. P. S. Foundation, Mexico City (acquiꦦred in 1994 and sold: Christie's, New York, May, 5 2004, lot 151)&𒊎nbsp;
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Paris, vol. II, 2001, p. 326, no. 32.118, illustrated
Condition
The work has been taped into the mat and appears to have been heavily restored. Under UV, numerous losses have been inpainted and a toned wash appears to have been applied throughout the background. There are two small stains on the neck and on the top of the head (all visible under UV) which indicate some type of restoration. Interested parties should view the work in person.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.