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Lot 69
  • 69

Henri Matisse

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Henri Matisse
  • Jeune Fille Accoudée au Paravent Fleuri (D. 439)
  • Signed in pencil and inscribed essai
  • Lithograph
  • 281 by 366 mm 11 by 14 3/8 in
Lithograph, 1923, signed in pencil, inscribed 'Essai', one of nine trial proofs cited in Duthuit (aside from the edition of 60), on chine, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition, the sheet unevenly trimmed and with wide margins. There is a small area of scattered fox marks in the upper margin and a very occasional fox mark in the image. The sheet edge with a half inch tear at bottom left, and traces of blue and red pignment are visible along the left. The verso with three soft creases not showing through to the recto.
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.
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