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Henri Matisse
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Matisse
- Nu allongé
- Signed Henri-Matisse (lower right)
- Pencil on paper
- 9 1/8 by 11 7/8 in.
- 23.2 by 30.2 cm
Provenance
Russeck Gallery, Palm Beach & San Francisco
Acquired from the above circa 1990
Acquired from the above circa 1990
Condition
Executed on grey wove paper. Affixed to a fabric mat at four corners on the verso. The sheet is slightly undulating and there is a 1 cm mat stain along its top, bottom, and right edges. There are a few faintly visible accretion marks at the upper and lower left edge and a few faint pindot stains to the sheet. The sheet is slightly time-darkened overall. There is a small circular area of possible repair just to the left of the figure's head. Overall the work is in 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.
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.
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.