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Henri Matisse
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Grande tete de Katia (D. 814)
- Plate: 535 by 413mm; 21 by 16 1/4 in
- Sheet: 645 by 500mm; 25 1/2 by 19 5/8 in
Aquatint, 1950-1951, signed in pencil, inscribed 9/10 ep. d'a. (aside from the edition of 50), on BFK Rives wove paper, with full margins, in good condition apart from a rubbed line through the sitters' right eye, some slight creasing, a short tear at lower edge, pinholes at corners
Condition
In good condition as catalogued, the rubbed line extends trough the eye and eyebrow, there is a very soft vertical crease extending through the left of image.
"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."