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Henri Laurens
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- Tête de femme
- Numbered I (on the reverse)
- Bronze
- 15 1/8 by 11 1/2 in.
- 38.4 by 29.2 cm
Provenance
Galerie Simon, Paris
Curt Valentin (Buchholz Gallery), New York (acquired in 1946)
Richards H. Emerson, Lakeville, Connecticut (acquired from the above and sold by the estate: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., New York, June 19, 1980, lot 20)
Acquired at the above sale
Curt Valentin (Buchholz Gallery), New York (acquired in 1946)
Richards H. Emerson, Lakeville, Connecticut (acquired from the above and sold by the estate: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., New York, June 19, 1980, lot 20)
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
Moscow, l'Académie des Sciènces des Arts, Exhibition de l'Art Moderne Français à Moscou, 1928, no. 48
Literature
Marthe Laurens, Henri Laurens Sculpteur 1885-1954, Paris, 1955, no. 17, illustration of another cast p. 90
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Sprengel Museum, Hannover, 1985, no. 24, illustration of another cast p. 71
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Sprengel Museum, Hannover, 1985, no. 24, illustration of another cast p. 71
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Rich golden brown patina. Trace amounts of verdigris in the incised lines of the work, otherwise fine.
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.