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Henri Matisse
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Étude de nus
- signed Henri Matisse and dated 20 (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 38.4 by 28.6cm., 15 1/8 by 11 1/4 in.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse, New York (by descent from the artist)
Pierre-Noël Matisse (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, New York, 4th November 2010, lot 150)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Pierre-Noël Matisse (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, New York, 4th November 2010, lot 150)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Düsseldorf, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Henri Matisse, Figure Colour Space, no. 84, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on a thick sheet of cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at the upper two corners, and floating in the overmount. The lower edge is deckled and the other three edges are all very slightly uneven.There is a cluster of five artist's pinholes to the centre of the extreme upper edge. There are a few very small spots of foxing in places and a couple of pin-sized red studio stains. Otherwise, this work is in overall very 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."