Lot 38
  • 38

Henri Matisse

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description

  • Henri Matisse
  • Nu à la chaise jaune
  • stamped with the artist’s monogram (lower right)
  • pencil on paper
  • 14 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.

Provenance

Waddington Galleries, London
Collection Kreitman, London (acquired from the above)
Sale: Sotheby’s, London, 8th February 2006, lot 162
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale and sold: Christies, Paris, 26th March 2014, lot 53)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

 

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the overmount with restorer tape along the upper edge. The all four edges are deckled. There is some very light mount staining along the extreme right edge. There are a few very faint spots of foxing in the lower part of the sheet. The area of the signature has discoloured slightly. This work is in 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.
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