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Lot 414
  • 414

Marie Laurencin

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Marie Laurencin
  • PORTRAIT DE JEUNE FEMME
  • signed Marie Laurencin (lower right)
  • oil on board
  • 21.6 by 15.4cm., 8 1/2 by 6in.

Provenance

Sale: Pierre Bergé & Associés, Brussels, 29th April 2008, lot 13
Private Collection, France

Condition

The board is stable and is taped to the overmount along the entire circumference. There is no evidence of retoucing visible under UV light. Apart from a few minute paint losses and very minor lines of paint shrinkage, this work is in overall good conditon. Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the background is 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."