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Henri Matisse
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Matisse
- Eva, grande chevelure
- Signed H Matisse, dated mai 48 and inscribed Eva (lower right)
- Charcoal on paper
- 20 3/4 by 16 in.
- 52.7 by 40.6 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Pierre Matisse, New York (by descent from the above)
Pierre-Noël Matisse, Paris (by descent from the above)
Jacquelyn Miller Matisse, Paris (by descent from the above and sold: Christie's, New York, November 8, 2012, lot 134)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Pierre Matisse, New York (by descent from the above)
Pierre-Noël Matisse, Paris (by descent from the above)
Jacquelyn Miller Matisse, Paris (by descent from the above and sold: Christie's, New York, November 8, 2012, lot 134)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. There are pinhole marks in the upper left, upper right and lower right corners. There is a minor wave to the paper some very light studio surface transfer. The pigments are very fresh and strong. The drawing is in excellent original 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.