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Henri Matisse
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Matisse
- FEMME À LA VOILETTE
- Stamped with the initials HM. (lower right)
- Pen and ink on paper
- 14 7/8 by 10 7/8 in.
- 37.8 by 27.6 cm
Provenance
Waddington Galleries Ltd., London
Acquired from the above in 1983
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at the top two corners, floating in the mount. The upper, right and lower edges are deckled. Apart from small scattered spots of foxing throughout the sheet but mainly to the upper half of the work, a tiny area of discolouration towards the lower right corner and some very minor surface dirt, 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.
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.