Lot 306
- 306
Henri Laurens
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- FEMME COUCHÉE (DE DOS)
- bronze relief
- 14 by 39.1cm., 5 1/2 by 15 1/4 in. (not including base)
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Suzanne Adler, London (acquired circa 1960s)
Thence by descent
Suzanne Adler, London (acquired circa 1960s)
Thence by descent
Literature
Marthe Laurens, Henri Laurens: Sculpteur 1885-1954, Paris, 1955, no. IV, illustration of another cast p. 95
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, p. 217, no. 102, illustration of another cast pl. 102
Henri Laurens, 1885-1954 (exhibition catalogue), Sprengel Museum, Hanover, 1985, no. 4, illustration of another cast p. 96
Laurens Cubista (exhibition catalogue), Galleria Pieter Coray, Lugano, 1986, no. 22, illustration of another cast p. 70
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, p. 217, no. 102, illustration of another cast pl. 102
Henri Laurens, 1885-1954 (exhibition catalogue), Sprengel Museum, Hanover, 1985, no. 4, illustration of another cast p. 96
Laurens Cubista (exhibition catalogue), Galleria Pieter Coray, Lugano, 1986, no. 22, illustration of another cast p. 70
Condition
Bronze with an attractive black/brown patina. Apart from some tiny scuff marks, and light surface dirt in the crevices, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
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"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."