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Henri Matisse
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- TÊTE DE FEMME
- signed Henri Matisse and dated 40 (lower left)
- pencil on paper
- 44.5 by 34.2cm., 17 1/2 by 13 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie du Cirque, Paris, 1963
The Reid Gallery, London
Dr Morris Gutterman, California
Carol Saper Fine Art, New York
Private Collection, London
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at two points on the top edge. There are intermittent perforations, intrinsic to the medium, running down the left edge, concealed beneath the overmount. Apart from some light time staining to the centre of the sheet, and some minor surface dirt and handling marks, mainly to the edges of the sheet, this work is 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.
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."