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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Portrait d'Odette
- signed L. Foujita, dated 22-1-60 and inscribed Odette (lower right)
- pencil on tracing paper
- 50 by 32.6cm., 19¾ by 12⅞in.
Provenance
Kimiyo Foujita, Paris (sale: Paris, Cornette de Saint Cyr, 21st November 2011, lot 121)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on tracing paper, not laid down, taped to the mount at all four corners and at the centre of the left and right edges. The sheet is slightly time-stained and the left edge is unevenly cut. There is a minor tear towards the lower left edge and a tiny pinhole a few centimetres above it, which is not visible when framed. There is a tiny tear to the extreme right edge and a diagonal crease. There is a small paper loss to the right part of the lower edge. Otherwise, this work is 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."