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HENRI MATISSE
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Tête de femme, les mains contre la joue
- Stamped with the initials HM. (lower right)
- Pen and india ink on paper
- 14 7/8 by 11 in.
- 37.8 by 28 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 11, 1995, lot 389
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 11, 1995, lot 389
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The work is in very good condition with a watermark reading J Perrigot at upper right. The work is hinged by tape at the upper corners and there is a very faint mat stain around the edges. There is a smaller repaired tear at lower corner and at upper center edge, and a few creases along the upper edge. The reverse is clean with a few notations, otherwise fine. All four edges are deckled.
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.