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Henri Laurens
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme assise
- inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered 3/6 and stamped with the foundry mark E. Godard
- bronze
- height: 21.3cm., 8 3/8 in.
Provenance
Claude Laurens, Paris (the artist's son)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the mid 1980s
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the mid 1980s
Literature
Henri Laurens, Escultures, Dibuixos (exhibition catalogue), Musée Picasso, Barcelona, 1989, no. 77, illustration of another cast p. 208
Henri Laurens, Rétrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Art Moderne de la Communauté urbaine de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq, 1993, no. 70, illustration in colour of another cast p. 163
Henri Laurens, Rétrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Art Moderne de la Communauté urbaine de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq, 1993, no. 70, illustration in colour of another cast p. 163
Condition
Attractive golden patina with green tones. Apart from some minor wear to the surface consistent with age and handling, this work appears to be in very 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."