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Henri Matisse
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- NU (ÉTUDE POUR LOULOU)
- pen and ink on paper
- 24.1 by 31.7cm., 9 1/2 by 7 1/4 in.
Provenance
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., New York
Private Collection (acquired from the above circa 1983; sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1999, lot 326)
Galerie Michael, Los Angeles (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection (acquired from the above circa 1983; sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1999, lot 326)
Galerie Michael, Los Angeles (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Pierre Schneider, Matisse, London, 1984, illustrated p. 87
Condition
Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount in all four corners, floating in the mount. The upper, left and right edges are deckled. Apart from some minor handling marks, mainly to the edges of the sheet, this work is in very good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is warmer and the ink is slighlty stronger 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."