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Henri Matisse
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Une Lettre illustrée aux fleurs
- Extensively inscribed, signed H. Matisse and dated Nice, 2 Avril 1950 (lower center)
- Colored crayon and pen and ink on paper
- 8 5/8 by 17 1/4 in.
- 21.9 by 43.8 cm
Provenance
Mrs. John Allen
Harold Kaye, London
Brook Street Gallery, London
Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, October 22-23, 1975, lot 223
Acquired at the above sale
Harold Kaye, London
Brook Street Gallery, London
Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, October 22-23, 1975, lot 223
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Overall this ink and crayon on paper is in good and stable condition without signs of tears or paper losses. Two slight vertical crease dividing the sheet into thirds indicate this drawing was likely sent as a letter, as the inscription indicates. Visually, aside from very faint foxing spots on the verso, the paper is clean and free of staining. Slight fading of the red crayon due to light exposure is apparent, but the other crayon colors and ink inscription are strong and well preserved.
The above condition report has been provided by Antonio Alvarez of Alvarez Fine Art Services, Inc. 26 West 36th St. New York, NY 212-244-5255, info@alvarezfas.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.