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Henri Matisse
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Portrait de femme
- Signed H Matisse and dated 45 (lower left)
- Black crayon on paper
- 20 5/8 by 15 7/8 in.
- 52.4 by 40.3 cm
Provenance
Acquired in Belgium by the father of the present owner circa 1950
Literature
"Henri Matisse, Nouveaux dessins", Cahiers d'Art 1945-1946, Paris, 1946, illustrated p. 184
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. Work is secured in window mount with plastic corner tabs. Artist's pinholes in all four corners. Small repaired tear at extreme lower left corner. Sheet is slightly light-struck overall, evidenced by lighter border around perimeter 1/8 inch wide on right and lower edges and 1/2 inch wide on left and upper edges. Visible area of sheet is slightly unevenly time darkened in upper register. Thin line of adhesive residue around extreme edges, with minor abrasion to sheet on verso at right edge from prior mounting. A strong line is well preserved. Work is in 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.
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.