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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Mère et enfant
- Signed T. Foujita and in Japanese (center left)
- Watercolor, pen and ink and gold leaf on paper mounted on artist's board
- Sheet: 13 by 5 3/4 in. 33 by 14.7 cm
- Mount: 15 7/8 by 10 3/4 in. 40.5 by 27.4 cm
Provenance
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (and sold: Christie's, New York, November 15, 1989, lot 34)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, vol. II, Paris, 2001, no. 17.117, illustrated p. 161
Condition
Watercolor, pen and ink and gold leaf on paper laid down on artist's board. Is mounted to a support which is T-hinged to a second mount. There are extremely faint horizontal lines running through the gold leaf, inherent to the artist's process. The work itself may be slightly time-stained. There are some minor losses to the edges of artist's board which is speckled with many natural contusions. This work is in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.