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Henri Matisse
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Matisse
- BUSTE DE FEMME
- signed Henri Matisse (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 35.9 by 25.8cm., 14 1/8 by 10 1/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Waddington Galleries, London
Knoedler Gallery, London
Waddington Galleries, London
Knoedler Gallery, London
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, 150 ans de dessin, 1952-53
London, Waddington Galleries, Works on Paper, 1987, no. 27, illustrated in the catalogue
London, Waddington Galleries, Works on Paper, 1987, no. 27, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at two points along the top edge. The edges remain visible when framed. There are two small areas of paper infill along the top edge. The are two small tape remnents to the reverse of the bottom edge. Apart from some light handling marks towards the edges, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."