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Leonor Fini
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Leonor Fini
- Sphinx Philagria
- signé Leonor Fini et daté 1947-48 (en bas à gauche)
- huile sur toile
- 55 x 38,5 cm ; 21 5/8 x 15 1/8 in.
Provenance
Curtis Harrington
Collection particulière, Italie
Collection particulière, Italie
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Vendôme
Literature
Xavière Gauthier, Leonor Fini, Paris, 1973, reproduit p. 20
Jacques Audiberti (collectif), Leonor Fini, Paris, 1981, reproduit dans le catalogue
Jacques Audiberti (collectif), Leonor Fini, Paris, 1981, reproduit dans le catalogue
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a thick varnish and UV light cannot fully penetrate. There appears to be old retouching predominately to the background under UV light. There are very fine lines of stable craquelure scattered and a few horizontal stretcher bar marks. This work is in good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'Leonor Fini' and dated '1947-48' (lower left); oil on canvas. Painted in 1947-48.