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Henri Matisse
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- TÊTE DE FEMME ET DEUX BOUQUETS
- signed HM (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 52.6 by 40.2cm., 20 7/8 by 15 7/8 in.
Provenance
Family of the artist
Private Collection (acquired from the above; sale: Christie's, New York, 9th November 2000, lot 475)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 8th February 2006, lot 220
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Wanda de Guébriant.
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. Not laid down and hinged to the backboard at top corners on the reverse. There is a sketch of a still life on the reverse which is partially visible on the recto in the base of the vase. There is very slight mount staining at the extreme edges of sheet, overall this work is in very good condition.
Colours: The sheet is brighter 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."