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Leonor Fini
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Description
- Leonor Fini
- L'Eau endormie
- Signed Leonor Fini (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 23 3/4 by 36 1/4 in.
- 60.4 by 92.1 cm
Provenance
William Copley, New York (acquired directly from the artist and sold: Christie's, London, June 25, 2003, lot 211)
CFM Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above
CFM Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above
Exhibited
Trieste, Museo Revoltella, Leonor Fini: L'Italienne de Paris, 2009, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Constantin Jelenski, Leonor Fini, Lausanne, 1968, illustrated p. 109
Condition
Canvas is not lined. Surface is clean. One small area of isolated pigment shrinkage toward upper left corner. Under UV light: varnish layer is somewhat difficult to read through but no inpainting is apparent. Work is in very good condition.
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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.