Lot 5146
- 5146
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA | Portrait de femme brune
Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait de femme brune
- signed in Japanese and English, dated 1927
- pastel and pencil on paper
- work size: 41.5 by 30.4 cm; 16 ⅜ by 12 in. framed size: 70 by 55 cm; 27 ½ by 21 ⅝ in.
Galerie Taménaga label is affixed to the reverse
Provenance
Mainichi Auction, Tokyo, 11 June 2016, Lot 518
Private Asian Collection
Est-Ouest Auctions, Hong Kong, 26 May 2019, Lot 205
Acquired directly from the above by the present private Asian collector
Private Asian Collection
Est-Ouest Auctions, Hong Kong, 26 May 2019, Lot 205
Acquired directly from the above by the present private Asian collector
Literature
Sylvie & Dominique Buisson, ed., Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita Vol. I, ACR Edition, Paris, 1987, plate 27.58, p. 397
Condition
The work is overall in very good condition, except for the light frame marks along the extreme four edges.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work is accompanied by certificates of authenticity issued by Tokyo Art Club and Paul Pétridès