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Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Fillette au chat
- signed Foujita (lower left); signed Foujita on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 18 by 14cm., 7 1/8 by 5 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Tokyo
Private Collection, Japan (by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Japan (by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Paris, 2001, vol. II, no. 55.62, illustrated p. 442
Condition
The canvas is lined. UV examination reveals an area of retouching towards the centre of the left edge and to the lower left corner. There are fine lines of stable craquelure to the composition and some light frame rubbing visible to the extreme edges. 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."