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Tsuguharu Foujita 1886-1968
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- L'enfant nu
- signed Foujita and in Japanese (lower center)
- ink on paper laid down on rice paper
- 20 by 14 1/2 in.
- 50 by 37 cm.
- Executed in 1933.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Sale: Tajan, Versailles, December 10, 1986
Acquired by the present owner from above
Sale: Tajan, Versailles, December 10, 1986
Acquired by the present owner from above
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, Sa Via, Son Oeuvre: Foujita, Paris, 2001, vol. II, no. 33.45, illustrated p. 335
Condition
Sheet is in overall fairly good condition. There is a large tear in the lower right at the child's foot in the shape of an upside down 'U'. It is stable from the relining. The tear is about 6 in. long. There is a horizontal tear at child's left hand about 2 in. long near upper right edge. Two horizontal scratches, which affect the upper layers of the sheet at upper right and center. Long scratch across the child's face. Scattered light stains and spots of foxing mostly. There is a 3/4 in. tear at upper left. Minor creases a corners.
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.