- 189
Le Corbusier
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Le Corbusier
- Deux femmes allongées
- signed Le Corbusier and dated 1937 (lower right); dedicated pour Germaine Ducret, amicalement Le Corbusier, N.A 48 on the mount
- watercolour, pen and ink and black crayon on paper
- 20.6 by 30.5cm., 8 1/8 by 12in.
Provenance
Germaine and Paul Ducret, Paris
Estate of Germaine and Paul Ducret, Paris (sale: Loiseau, Schmitz, Digard, 8th May 1994, lot 80)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Estate of Germaine and Paul Ducret, Paris (sale: Loiseau, Schmitz, Digard, 8th May 1994, lot 80)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on card, though the sheet is slightly coming away at the lower two corners. The sheet is slightly time-stained, there is some minor foxing in places and a some scattered tiny paint losses in places. Otherwise, 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."