Lot 433
  • 433

Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
  • Mère et enfant
  • signed Foujita and dated Paris 9-50 (lower right) and in Japanese (lower left)
  • pencil on paper
  • 22.4 by 16cm., 8 7/8 by 6 1/4 in.

Provenance

Kimiyo Foujita (the artist's wife; sale: Cornette de Saint-Cyr, Succession Kimiyo Foujita - Partie 1, Paris, 26th March 2013, lot 75)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the mount at the upper two corners. There are some very faint creases across the lower left corner and some studio stains to the lower right corner. There are some minor remnants of mounting tape to the lower two corners. This work appears to be in 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.
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