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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Fillette aux perruches
- signed Foujita (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 33 by 24.4cm., 13 by 9 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Sylvie Buisson & Dominique Buisson, Léonard-Tsuguhara Foujita, Paris, 2001, vol. I, no. 55.34, illustrated p. 502
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals a tiny line of fluorescence to the right of the girl's headdress. This work is in overall very good original condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though warmer in the original.
"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."
"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."