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Henri Laurens
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme au compotier
- inscribed HL
- terracotta
- height: 36.8cm., 14½in.
Provenance
Galerie Simon, Paris
Konstsalongen Samlaren, Stockholm
Private Collection, Stockholm (acquired from the above in April 1964)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Konstsalongen Samlaren, Stockholm
Private Collection, Stockholm (acquired from the above in April 1964)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Stockholm, Konstsalongen Samlaren, Henri Laurens, terrakottan, skulptur, basrelief, 1964, no. 4, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Curt Valentin Gallery, New York, 1952, no. 2, illustration of another example n.p.
Marthe Laurens, Henri Laurens Sculpteur, Paris 1955, illustration of another example p. 82
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 113, illustration of another example n.p.
Werner Hoffman, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, no. 79, illustration of another example pl. 79
Reinhold Hohl, Laurens cubista, Milan, 1986, no. 13, colour illustration of another example p. 55
Henri Laurens Retrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Art Moderne, Lille, 1992-93, no. 49, illustration of another example p. 258
Marthe Laurens, Henri Laurens Sculpteur, Paris 1955, illustration of another example p. 82
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 113, illustration of another example n.p.
Werner Hoffman, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, no. 79, illustration of another example pl. 79
Reinhold Hohl, Laurens cubista, Milan, 1986, no. 13, colour illustration of another example p. 55
Henri Laurens Retrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Art Moderne, Lille, 1992-93, no. 49, illustration of another example p. 258
Condition
There is some dust in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. There are some minor spots of discolouration to the base, possibly glue remnants. There are some irregularities in the terracotta, consistent with the artist's process. Otherwise this work is in very good condition.
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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."