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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Autoportrait
- Signed Foujita and in Japanese and dated 1931 (toward lower left)
- Brush and ink and watercolor on paper
- 10 1/8 by 8 1/2 in.
- 25.7 by 21.5 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above
Acquired from the above
Condition
Executed on cream Japan paper. There is scattered foxing throughout the sheet. The periphery and reverse of the sheet are hidden behind a mat. There is some creasing to the paper in the center of the left edge, further creasing to the lower and upper right edges and light undulation to the paper in the upper left corner. There is a vertical tear to the left of the upper edge, approx. 1/3 inch in length. There is some light overall time fading to paper and medium. The work is in fair 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.