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TSUGUHARU FOUJITA | Jeune femme nu de dos
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Foujita, Tsuguharu -- Albert Fournier
- Jeune femme nu de dos
- Signed Foujita and in Japanese (toward lower left)
- Pencil on paper
- 51 by 12 1/2 in.
- 123 by 33 cm
- Executed circa 1924.
Provenance
Private Collection, Caracas (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 8, 2001, lot 333)
Private Collection, Dallas (acquired at the above sale and sold: Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas, October 24, 2012, lot 94)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Dallas (acquired at the above sale and sold: Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas, October 24, 2012, lot 94)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on paper which has been mounted to a canvas at several places around the perimeter of its verso. There are some scattered spots of staining throughout. There are several repaired tears to the sheet, the largest of which is a v-shaped tear near the figure's knees and another across her shoulder. There appear to be some other repairs in the upper right edge and along the lower edge. The work is in overall fair 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné by Sylvie Buisson.