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MARIE LAURENCIN | Mme C. Burckhardt
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Marie Laurencin
- Mme C. Burckhardt
- signed Marie Laurencin (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 35 by 27cm., 13 3/4 by 10 5/8 in.
- Painted circa 1946-1948.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Marie Laurencin, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre, Tokyo, 1999, vol. II, no. 1542, illustrated p. 218
Condition
The canvas is not lined and inspection under UV light shows no visible signs of retouching. There are some fine lines of paint shrinkage to the purple pigment, visible only upon very close inspection. This work is in overall 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."