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Henri Laurens
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme nue debout
- inscribed with the initials HL and numbered 1 on the underside
- terracotta
- height: 38.6cm., 15 1/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, France
Galerie de France, Paris
Acquired by the present owner in the early 1980s
Private Collection, France
Galerie de France, Paris
Acquired by the present owner in the early 1980s
Exhibited
Munich, Museum Villa Stuck, Henri Laurens 1885-1954, 1985-86, no. 5, illustrated in the catalogue
Lugano, Galleria Pieter Coray, Laurens Cubista, 1986, no. 19, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Lugano, Galleria Pieter Coray, Laurens Cubista, 1986, no. 19, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Henri Laurens, Sculpture en pierre 1919-1943 (exhibition catalogue), Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, 1958, no. 13, illustration of the stone version
Sculpture and Drawings by Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), The Hayward Gallery, London & The Ulster Museum, Belfast, 1971, no. 11, illustration of another version p. 32
Sculpture and Drawings by Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), The Hayward Gallery, London & The Ulster Museum, Belfast, 1971, no. 11, illustration of another version p. 32
Condition
There are some surface scuffs, the most prominent of which are two to the front of the figure approx 3mm wide each, and some dirt to the surface consistent with handling. There are a few small chips to the base. This work appears to be in good and stable 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."