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Henri Laurens
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme couchée tournée à gauche
inscribed HL, numbered 6/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- bronze
- length: 34cm., 13 3/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above circa 1954; sale: Christie's, London, 5th February 2009, lot 334)
Private Collection, Belgium (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above circa 1954; sale: Christie's, London, 5th February 2009, lot 334)
Private Collection, Belgium (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast p. 111
Condition
Bronze with an attractive brown patina. Apart from some light wear, consistent witn age and handling, and some light surface dirt in some of the crevices, this work is in overall good condition.
"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."