- 350
Henri Matisse
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Matisse
- Plumes - rectoPlumes et études de têtes - verso (Fig. 1)
- signed Henri Matisse and dated 36 (lower right, recto)
- pen and ink on paper - recto & verso
- 38.3 by 28.2cm., 15 1/8 by 11 1/8 in.
Provenance
Hubert Goldet, France
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1995)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along the upper and left edges. There are artist's pinholes at the upper two corners, the left and lower edges are deckled. Apart from some minor creases, and some extremely minor foxing in places, this work (both recto and verso) is in overall very good conditon.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the paper tone is lighter 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."
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