Lot 45
  • 45

Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
  • Portrait d'homme
  • Signed Foujita and in Japanese, and dated 1930 (lower left)
  • Pencil on bisque-toned calque
  • 8 1/8 by 6 1/4 in.
  • 20.5 by 16 cm
  • Executed in 1930.

Provenance

Private collection

Condition

The medium is pencil on bisque-toned calque. The sheet is in good overall condition. The sheet is attached to the mat back _________. There is a very small horizontal creases in the right and left edges. The sheet has darkened from light exposure and has some extremely minor mat staining at all edges. The mat stain and most of the small creases are covered by the current matting. There is some faint rippling to the sheet throughout from handling. The work presents very well and is ready to hang.
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.
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