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Henri Matisse
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Matisse
- Nu
- signed Henri Matisse and dated 1928 (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 32.6 by 50.6cm., 12 7/8 by 19 7/8 in.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse, New York
Susanna Allen Fine Art, New York
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, U.S.A. (acquired from the above in 2008; sale: Sotheby’s, London, 20th June 2013, lot 170)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Susanna Allen Fine Art, New York
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, U.S.A. (acquired from the above in 2008; sale: Sotheby’s, London, 20th June 2013, lot 170)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge and floating in the mount. The edges of the sheet are deckled. Apart from some scattered spots of foxing this work appears to be in overall 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."