Lot 317
- 317
Henri Matisse
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- TÊTE DE FEMME
signed H.M. and dated 47 (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper
- 37.7 by 28.2cm., 14 7/8 by 11 1/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Pierre Matisse, New York (the artist's son; by descent from the above in 1954)
Maria-Gaetana Matisse, New York (Pierre Matisse's wife; by descent from the above in 1989)
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner (godchild of Maria-Gaetana Matisse) in 2002
Pierre Matisse, New York (the artist's son; by descent from the above in 1954)
Maria-Gaetana Matisse, New York (Pierre Matisse's wife; by descent from the above in 1989)
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner (godchild of Maria-Gaetana Matisse) in 2002
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at the upper two corners, and floating in the overmount. The right edge is deckled. Apart from a very slight crease to the lower left corner and some light studio dirt, this work is in very good original condition.
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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."