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Henri Matisse
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Études pour la vierge, tête voilée: Plate II (Duthuit 640)
- Signed H. Matisse and numbered 49/200 (lower right)
- Lithograph on annam appliqué with an Arches wove support
- Appliqué: 12 5/8 by 9 5/8 in.; 32.3 by 24.5 cm
- Sheet: 18 1/4 by 14 7/8 in.; 46.3 by 37.8 cm
Provenance
Matisse Chapel, Vence
Acquired from the above in the 1950s
Acquired from the above in the 1950s
Condition
The print is in generally good condition. The Arches support trimmed by approximately 1 1/2 in. (4 cm) vertically. There is light-stain and mat-stain, darkest at the mat-opening, and time-stain at the extreme sheet edges. Soft-handling creases at the left margin. The verso is backboard stained with the remains of black tape from a previous mounting along the top sheet edge.
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.