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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- PORTRAIT DE KIKI
- signed Foujita and in Japanese and dated 1925 (centre right)
- oil on canvas
- 32.5 by 23.7cm., 12 3/4 by 9 3/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner circa 1975
Literature
Sylvie & Dominique Buisson, Léonard-Tsuguharu Foujita, vol. I, Paris, 2001, no. 26.40, illustrated p. 384 (incorrectly dated 1926)
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a 2 by 3.5cm. area of retouching towards the upper right corner, a very small line to the centre of the upper edge and a thin 5cm. line of retouching towards the upper left corner. There are minor scattered specks of retouching to the upper half of the composition. All retouching is visible under UV light. Apart from some small areas of craquelure, mainly to the upper half, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall brighter and slightly less red 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."