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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Portnok
- Signed in Japanese, inscribed Hailar and dated 20.9.15 (lower left); signed Foujita and dated 20 9 1940 (on the reverse)
- Oil on canvas
- 19 5/8 by 25 5/8 in.
- 50 by 60 cm
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner circa 1990
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, vol. II, Paris, 2001, no. 40.24, illustrated p. 367
Condition
The canvas is unlined. The impasto is lively and well preserved. There are very minor losses to the paint along the lower right edge. When examined under UV light there is no evidence of any restoration or repainting to the surface. The work would benefit from a light clean. Overall in very good 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.
Catalogue Note
Foujita painted this view of Hailar, in present day Mongolia, during World War II when he was the official painter of the Ministry of War for Japan.