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Lot 108
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Tsuguharu Foujita

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
  • Adam et Ève
  • Signed T. Foujita and in Japanese (lower right)
  • Gouache, watercolor, gold leaf, and pen and ink on paper mounted on board
  • 12 7/8 by 18 1/4 in.
  • 32.7 by 46.4 cm

Provenance

Kunstzaal van Lier Rokin, Amsterdam (acquired in 1930)
Private Collection (and sold: Christie's, New York, November 6, 1991, lot 149)
Acquired at the above sale

Literature

Sylvie Buisson, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, vol. II, Paris, 2001, no. 20.15, illustrated p. 179

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper mounted on board. Edges of sheet are naturally deckled. Sheet is slightly time darkened overall. Small surface stain on female figure's abdomen. Sheet is very slightly undulating, otherwise fine. Work is in very good condition.
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