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Lot 99
  • 99

Henri Matisse

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Henri Matisse
  • Nu renversé au Brasero (D. 500)
  • lithograph
  • sheet 664 by 503 mm 26 1/8 by 19 7/8 in
Lithograph, 1929, signed in pencil, numbered 39/50, on cream Arches wove paper, framed

Condition

With wide margins, slightly shaved in places, in good condition, apart from imperfections at the sheet edges, comprising four short, repaired tears (one at top and three at right), the longest measures 1/2 inch. A 1 1/2 inch raised diagonal line extends from the tear at lower right and is visible in a raking light. The sheet surface along the left edge has scattered raised bumps, possibly related to repairs/imperfections on the verso, with a few further at the right sheet edge.
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.