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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Fillette aux mains levees
- signed Foujita (lower centre)
- pen and ink on gold leaf paper
- 27.5 by 18cm., 10 7/8 by 7 1/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Chapelin, Paris
Estate of Myriam Schasseur, New York (acquired from the above in 1959)
Estate of Myriam Schasseur, New York (acquired from the above in 1959)
Condition
Executed on gold leaf paper, not laid down. There is an intermittent, and barely visible, hairline running vertically down the centre of the work and visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a small round crease to the left side of the extreme upper edge and a few very light surface scratches in places, away from the image. Otherwise, this work is is in overall good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the work is more luminous 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."