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Henri Laurens
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme à la draperie debout
- inscribed HL, numbered 3/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
- bronze
- height: 20.5cm., 8 1/8 in.
Conceived in 1929 and cast in bronze in an edition of 7, numbered 0/6 to 6/6.
inscribed HL, numbered 3/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
bronze
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Quentin Laurens.
inscribed HL, numbered 3/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
bronze
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Quentin Laurens.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm
Charles Nilsson, Stockholm
Acquired from the above by the late owner in the 1970s
Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm
Charles Nilsson, Stockholm
Acquired from the above by the late owner in the 1970s
Literature
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 17, illustration of another cast
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast p. 113
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast p. 113
Condition
Attractive golden patina. There is some dust in the crevices. There are some very minor scuffs to the base, possibly inherent to the casting process. This work is in overall 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."