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Marie Laurencin
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Marie Laurencin
- DEUX JEUNES FILLES AUX FLEURS
signed Marie Laurencin (upper right)
- oil on canvas
- 46 by 55cm., 18 1/8 by 21 5/8 in.
Provenance
Dominion Gallery, Montreal
Private Collection, France (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 12th May 1987, lot 322)
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, London, 5th April 1989, lot 160)
Private Collection, France (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 12th May 1987, lot 322)
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, London, 5th April 1989, lot 160)
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Marie Laurencin, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre; Peintures, céramiques, œuvres sur papier, Japan, 1999, vol. II, no. 1617, illustrated p. 246
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There are intemittent small lines of retouching to cover paint shrinkage throught the pink area towards the right edge. Apart from minor craquelure to the bottom right quadrant and some very light frame rubbing, mainly to the left edge, this 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. 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."