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Henri Laurens
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- L'EAU
- inscribed H.L, numbered 1/6 and stamped Cire Perdue C.Valsuani
- bronze
- height: 63cm., 24 7/8 in.
- length: 90.5cm., 35 5/8 in.
Conceived in 1937
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, Zurich (acquired by 1961)
James Goodman Gallery, New York (acquired by 1984)
Brook Street Gallery, London
Acquired by the present owner circa 2000
Exhibited
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Henri Laurens, 1961
Literature
Cecile Goldscheider, Modern Sculptors - Laurens, Amsterdam, 1958, no. 21, illustration of another cast (titled La terre et l'eau)
Leon Koenig, Picasso-Miró-Laurens, Liège, 1958, no. 5, illustrations of another cast pp. 139 & 143
Leon Koenig, Picasso-Miró-Laurens, Liège, 1958, no. 5, illustrations of another cast pp. 139 & 143
Condition
Attractive dark brown patina. The surface is slightly dusty and dirty and the work would benefit from a light cleaning and waxing. There is a scratch to the patina near the upper edge of her shoulder around 2.5cm. long and a further scratch near the top of her left knee. The patina is slightly rubbed on her left eye and at the tip of her forehead and there is a minor build-up of corrosion in the deepest crevices which could be addressed by the light clean. Apart from a few other minor nicks and scratches, consistent with age, 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."