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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Portrait de Sylvaine
- signed Foujita and in Japanese and dated 1931 (lower right)
- pen and ink and watercolour on paper
- 42.6 by 32.2cm., 16¾ by 12⅝in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the mother of the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on card. There is some faint mount staining to the upper and lower edges with minor creases and rubbing along all four extreme edges. The extreme lower edge has been folded and a horizontal crease is visible as a result. The lower left corner has been slightly torn. There are some minor creases and a slight paper indentation to the left part of the upper edge as a result of the laying down process. There are some minor spots of discolouration in places, away from the composition. 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."