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Henri Laurens
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme au miroir
- inscribed HL and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
- bronze
- height: 34cm., 13 1/2 in.
Conceived circa 1929 and cast in bronze in an edition of 7, numbered 0/6 to 6/6.
inscribed HL and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
inscribed HL and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Galerie Blanche, Stockholm
P. T. Nielsen, Copenhagen
Acquired by the late owner from the estate of the above in the 1980s
Galerie Blanche, Stockholm
P. T. Nielsen, Copenhagen
Acquired by the late owner from the estate of the above in the 1980s
Exhibited
Stockholm, Galerie Blanche, 1953, no. 23, illustrated in the catalogue
Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst, Henri Laurens, 1960, no. 6
Humlebæk, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Laurens and Braque, 1964, no. 170
Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst, Henri Laurens, 1960, no. 6
Humlebæk, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Laurens and Braque, 1964, no. 170
Literature
Henri Laurens: Deutschland-Schweiz (exhibition catalogue), Haus am Waldesee, Berlin; Kunsthalle, Basel (& travelling in Germany), 1955-56 no. 21, illustration of another cast n.p.
Werner Hofman, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast p. 34 and 129
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 18, illustration of another cast p. 19
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens 1885-1954, Bern & Fribourg, 1985, no. 48, illustration of another cast p. 95
Henri Laurens, Rétrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Art Moderne de la Communauté urbaine de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq, 1993, no. 71, colour illustration of another cast p. 165
Werner Hofman, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast p. 34 and 129
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 18, illustration of another cast p. 19
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens 1885-1954, Bern & Fribourg, 1985, no. 48, illustration of another cast p. 95
Henri Laurens, Rétrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Art Moderne de la Communauté urbaine de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq, 1993, no. 71, colour illustration of another cast p. 165
Condition
Attractive rich brown patina with some dust in the crevices consistent with age and handling. This work is in very good condition.
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"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."