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Henri Matisse
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Orphée
- signed Matisse and dated 45 (lower right)
- ink on paper
- 12 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.
Provenance
Sale: Artcurial, Paris, 2nd July 2003, lot 686
Simon Capstick-Dale Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007
Simon Capstick-Dale Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, laid down on paper which is hinged to the mount at two points along the upper edge. The all four edges are deckled. There is a pinhole to the paper to the centre of the upper edge. There is a small repaired tear (approx 0.5 cm) to the upper left corner.There is a small area of light paper skinning (approx 2 cm) towards the right part of the lower edge, only visible in backlit. There are a few very faint scattered dots of foxing. 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. 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."