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Henri Matisse
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Petit nu accroupie avec un bras
- Numbered No. 4
- Bronze
- Height: 5 in.
- 12.2 cm
Provenance
George Gershwin (acquired in Paris circa 1927)
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Albert E. Elsen, The Sculpture of Henri Matisse, New York, 1972, illustrations of other casts p. 101
Isabelle Monod-Fontain, The Sculpture of Henri Matisse, London, 1984, illustration of another cast p. 88
Claude Duthuit, Henri Matisse. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre sculpte, Paris, 1994, no. 38, illustrations of another cast pp. 82 & 83
Isabelle Monod-Fontain, The Sculpture of Henri Matisse, London, 1984, illustration of another cast p. 88
Claude Duthuit, Henri Matisse. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre sculpte, Paris, 1994, no. 38, illustrations of another cast pp. 82 & 83
Condition
This work is in excellent condition. Rich brown patina. Affixed to a base at one place on the underside. Some dirt in the deepest crevices, otherwise fine.
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.