- 73
Le Corbusier
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Le Corbusier
- Mulâtresse du Brésil and Femme allongée: Two Drawings
- The first: Initialed in another hand LC (lower right); inscribed in another hand and dated 13.5.70 (on the reverse)
The second: Stamped 370 (on the reverse) - The first: Pencil and colored pencil on lined paper
The second: Pencil and crayon on paper - The first: 12 3/4 by 8 1/8 in.; 32.4 by 22 cm
- The second: 8 1/4 by 12 1/4 in.; 20.6 by 31 cm
- The first: Executed circa 1929. The second: Executed circa 1935.
Provenance
The first:
Mr. Theodor & Mrs. Ulla Ahrenberg, Chexbres
Mr Heinrich Richter, Chexbres and Paris (acquired from the above in 1970)
Daniel Blaise Thorens Fine Art Gallery AG, Basel
Acquired from the above in 1994
The second:
Fondation Le Corbusier, Paris
Daniel Blaise Thorens Fine Art Gallery AG, Basel
Acquired from the above in 1994
Mr. Theodor & Mrs. Ulla Ahrenberg, Chexbres
Mr Heinrich Richter, Chexbres and Paris (acquired from the above in 1970)
Daniel Blaise Thorens Fine Art Gallery AG, Basel
Acquired from the above in 1994
The second:
Fondation Le Corbusier, Paris
Daniel Blaise Thorens Fine Art Gallery AG, Basel
Acquired from the above in 1994
Condition
THE FIRST: Sheet is hinged to front mat at top, verso is visible. Recto: surface in generally good condition, colors are bright and fresh. Some mat and light stain. There is a four inch diagonal hard crease visible in the upper left hand corner. There is an additional one inch hard crease also in the upper left hand corner. A small paper fault visible in lower left hand corner. Scattered handling marks and other soft creases visible throughout sheet. There is a watermark running vertically along the right hand edge. Verso: Mat and light stain. Scattered surface dirt and staining, and a few minor fox marks. The creases mentioned above are visible on the verso. THE SECOND: Sheet is taped to the front mat, verso is visible. Recto: Surface in generally good condition. Some minor light stain. There is a hard diagonal crease running the width of the sheet approximately one inch from the extreme lower edge. There is another hard crease running the width of the sheet visible approximately one inch from the extreme upper edge. A few very faint scattered fox marks. Verso: Some mat and light stain. Aforementioned creases are visible. A few faint scattered fox marks and stains.
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.