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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- CHAT COUCHÉ
- signed T. Foujita and in Japanese (lower left); signed Foujita on the reverse
oil on canvas
- 24 by 35cm., 9 1/2 by 13 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired in Paris circa late 1950s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Chilleurs aux Bois (Loiret), Château de Chamerolles, Foujita et ses amis du Montparnasse, 2010, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. There is a small spot of paper skinning to the centre of the upper edge of the verso, a tiny tear to the lower part of the right edge and another tiny tear to the lower part of the left edge. There are a few spots of foxing and some light handling marks in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Fairly accurate on the printed catalogue, though overall less pink 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."