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Henri Matisse
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- TORSE DE FEMME
- inscribed HM and numbered 2
- bronze
- height: 8cm., 3 1/8 in.
- height including base: 12cm., 4 3/4 in.
Provenance
Curt Valentin Gallery, New York
Curt & Anja Valentin-Glazer Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Curt & Anja Valentin-Glazer Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Exhibited
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Henri Matisse, Das platische Werk, 1959, no. 61, illustration of another cast in the catalogue
Paris, Musée National D'Art Moderne, Henri Matisse, Dessins et Sculpture, 1975, no. 224, illustration of another cast in the catalogue
Literature
Albert E. Elsen, The Sculpture of Henri Matisse, New York, 1971, no. 216, illustration of another cast p. 160
Claude Duthuit & Wanda de Guébriant, Henri Matisse, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre sculpté établi avec la collaboration de Wanda de Guébriant, Paris, 1997, no. 72, illustration of another cast p. 208
Claude Duthuit & Wanda de Guébriant, Henri Matisse, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre sculpté établi avec la collaboration de Wanda de Guébriant, Paris, 1997, no. 72, illustration of another cast p. 208
Condition
Rich brown patina. There is a tiny spot of vert de gris to the left leg. 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."