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Marie Laurencin
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marie Laurencin
- Madame Martin
- signed Marie Laurencin and dated 1952 (upper right)
- oil on canvas
- 35 by 27cm., 13 3/4 by 10 5/8 in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, 1st April 1977, lot 185
Sale: Sotheby's, Olympia, 24th October 2001, lot 786
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Sotheby's, Olympia, 24th October 2001, lot 786
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Marie Laurencin, Catalogue Raisonné, Tokyo, 1986, no. 901, illustrated p. 359
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some minor retouchings along parts of the extreme edges and an extremely fine 4cm-long line of retouching to the figure's left cheek. 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."