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Henri Laurens
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme couchée tenant une draperie
- numbered VI
- white terracotta
- length: 35cm., 13 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris (acquired by 1929)
Galerie Creuzevault, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1955)
Private Collection, France (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 25th June 2002, lot 155)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Galerie Creuzevault, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1955)
Private Collection, France (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 25th June 2002, lot 155)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Creuzevault, Henri Laurens Terres-cuites, 1955
Literature
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 137, illustration of another cast n.p.
Condition
Lovely cream coloured terracotta. There are a few small spots of discoloration to the base. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of breakages. This work is in overall 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.
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."