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Marie Laurencin
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marie Laurencin
- JEUNE FEMME AU CHAPEAU BLANC AVEC RUBAN BLEU
- watercolour and pencil on paper
- 26.5 by 18.3cm., 10 1/2 by 7 1/4 in.
Provenance
The Hon. Mrs Reginald (Daisy) Fellowes, United Kingdom
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, T-hinged to the mount in the top two corners. There is a 0.5cm. tear to the centre of the bottom edge, some light paper skinning to the top right edge and a small spot of paper skinning towards the bottom right corner. There are perforations running along the top edge, inherent to the support. Apart from some overall discolouration, though mainly to the left edge, and some light foxing, mainly to the background, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate although slightly richer in the original.
"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."