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Henri Matisse
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Jeune femme, robe juive, fauteuil Turc
- signed Henri Matisse and dated 31 (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper
- 28.3 by 38cm., 11 1/8 by 15in.
Provenance
Gisèle Rueff-Beghin, France
Private Collection, France (sale: Sotheby's, London, 29th November 1988, lot 22)
Waddington Gallery, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1993
Private Collection, France (sale: Sotheby's, London, 29th November 1988, lot 22)
Waddington Gallery, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1993
Exhibited
London, Leicester Galleries, Exhibitions of drawings and lithographs by Henri Matisse, 1936, no. 8
London, Waddington Galleries, Works on Paper, 1989, no. 7, illustrated in the catalogue
London, Waddington Galleries, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas, 1989, no. 7, illustrated in the catalogue
Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou, Matisse, 1989, no. 76, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
London, Waddington Galleries, Works on Paper, 1989, no. 7, illustrated in the catalogue
London, Waddington Galleries, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas, 1989, no. 7, illustrated in the catalogue
Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou, Matisse, 1989, no. 76, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Pierre Schneider, Matisse, London, 1984, illustrated p. 66 (titled as Femme en robe persane)
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the mount in two places along the upper edge and floating in the mount. The right and lower edges are deckled. There is a fine incision along the left edge, most probably inherent to the artist's process. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is tape residue along all four edges of the reverse of the sheet from previous mounting. Otherwise, this work appears to be 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."
Catalogue Note
The model has been identified as Lisette, who posed for Matisse in 1930 and 1932 for his celebrated Persane series. A similar drawing, Lisette au fauteuil turc, was gifted by Matisse to the Musée du Luxembourg, Paris, in 1932.