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Henri Matisse
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Nu allongé (Reclining Figure)
- signed Henri Matisse (lower left)
- pencil on paper laid down on paper
- 23.6 by 31.3cm., 9 1/4 by 12 1/4 in.
Provenance
Alfred Wolmark, London
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 3rd December 1986, lot 445)
Purchased by the parents of the present owners at the above sale
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 3rd December 1986, lot 445)
Purchased by the parents of the present owners at the above sale
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on paper which is in turn laid down on card, floating in the mount and hinged to the mount along the upper edge. The sheet is time stained and there are two tiny stains to the upper centre. This work is in overall 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."