Lot 113
- 113
Henri Laurens
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- La Mère
- inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered 5/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
- bronze
- height: 59.5cm., 23 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner on 19th August 1969
Acquired from the above by the present owner on 19th August 1969
Literature
Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam (& travelling), 1962, no. 38, illustration of another cast n.p.
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 45, illustration of another cast n.p.
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast p. 157
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens 1885-1954, Fribourg, 1985, no. 58, illustrations of another cast pp. 108 & 129
Henri Laurens: rétrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'art moderne Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Lille, 1992-93, no. 81, colour illustration of another cast p. 175
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 45, illustration of another cast n.p.
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast p. 157
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens 1885-1954, Fribourg, 1985, no. 58, illustrations of another cast pp. 108 & 129
Henri Laurens: rétrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'art moderne Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Lille, 1992-93, no. 81, colour illustration of another cast p. 175
Condition
Attractive dark brown patina. Apart from some minor surface dirt and a few spots of oxidisation in the crevices, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate, though with slightly more golden tones to the patina in the original.
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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."