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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Kiki de Montparnasse
- signed Foujita and in Japanese (centre right)
- pencil and charcoal on paper laid down on canvas
- 45.1 by 41.3cm., 17¾ by 16¼in.
- Executed circa 1925.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Exhibited
Dinard, Palais des Arts et du Festival, Foujita, le maître Japonais de Montparnasse, 2004, no. 79
Literature
Sylvie & Dominique Buisson, La Vie et l'œuvre de Léonard-Tsuguharu Foujita, Paris, 1987, no. 25.14, illustrated p. 375
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, laid down on canvas, the edges are taped. The sheet is time stained and there are some minor spots of foxing and discolouration in places. There are some areas of paper rubbing to the sheet and there is a surface scratch running vertically from Kiki's proper right eye down to her elbow. Otherwise, this work is in overall fairly 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."