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Marie Laurencin
Estimate
28,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marie Laurencin
- Jeux d'enfants
- signed Marie Laurencin (towards upper centre)
- oil on canvas
- 32.8 by 41cm., 12 7/8 by 16 1/8 in.
Provenance
Sale: Palais Galliera, Paris, 5th December 1969, lot 35
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner (possibly)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner (possibly)
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Marie Laurencin: Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, Tokyo, 1986, vol. I, no. 1333, illustrated p. 533
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals old re-touchings along the left and upper edges, probably from previous frame rubbing. There are scattered fine lines of stable craquelure and a fly-spot towards the centre of the lower edge.The varnish appears to have discoloured slightly. 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."