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Henri Matisse
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Nature morte devant une fenêtre
- stamped HM. (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper
- 38 by 28.3cm., 15 by 11 1/8 in.
Provenance
Gerald Cramer Gallery, Geneva
Heinz Berggruen, New York (acquired from the above in 1960)
Loeb & Krugier Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1967)
C.M. Lewis, Washington, D.C.
Weintraub Gallery, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 14, 1997, lot 254
John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001
Heinz Berggruen, New York (acquired from the above in 1960)
Loeb & Krugier Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1967)
C.M. Lewis, Washington, D.C.
Weintraub Gallery, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 14, 1997, lot 254
John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001
Exhibited
Geneva, Gerald Cramer Gallery, Matisse, 1959, no. 17, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Loeb & Krugier Gallery, Henri Matisse, 1967, no. 37
New York, Loeb & Krugier Gallery, Henri Matisse, 1967, no. 37
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, affixed to the mount at the upper two corners and floating in the overmount. The lower and right edges are slightly deckled. On the verso of the sheet, there are a few yellowed marks from previous mounting. There are two very small (less than approximately 1cm.) repaired tears along the lower edge towards the centre. Overall this work is in very 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."