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Henri Matisse
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Matisse
- Portrait de femme
- Signed Henri Matisse and dated 8/43 (lower right)
- Pen and ink on paper
- 20 3/4 by 16 in.
- 52.7 by 40.6 cm
Provenance
Pierre Matisse (probably)
Frank Perls Gallery, Beverly Hills
Schoneman Gallery, New York
Stephen Silagy Galleries, Beverly Hills (and sold: Sotheby's, London, November, 1959, lot 116)
Grosvenor Gallery, London (acquired at the above sale)
(probably) Acquired from the above
Literature
Liana Bortolon, Capire la pittura moderna, Milan, 1966, illustrated p. 36
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. Glue residue on the verso on the extreme edges. The work is hinged on the reverse to a mount on upper corners. Two small surface scuffs, one near the nose and one near her left forearm. There is faint matte staining on the perimeter. Sheet is somewhat timed darkened overall. The line is very strong. In good condition overall.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.