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Henri Matisse
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Matisse
- Nu assis, bras levé
- Inscribed with the initials HM, numbered 3/10 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 10 in.
- 25.4 cm
Provenance
Alain D. Emil, New York
Saidenburg Gallery, New York
Rita & Taft Schreiber, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner in 1991
Saidenburg Gallery, New York
Rita & Taft Schreiber, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner in 1991
Literature
Henri Matisse, Dessins & sculptures inédités (exhibition catalogue), Berggruen & Cie, Paris, 1958, illustration of another cast n.p.
Henri Matisse, Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Waddington Galleries, London, 1969, no. 16, illustration of another cast n.p.
Albert E. Elsen, The Sculpture of Henri Matisse (exhibition catalogue), New York, 1972, illustrations of another cast pp. 269-70
Isabelle Monod-Fontaine, The Sculpture of Henri Matisse, London, 1984, no. 68, illustration of another cast p. 148
Claude Duthuit & Wanda de Guébriant, Henri Matisse, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre sculpté, Paris, 1997, no. 81, illustration of another cast p. 230
Henri Matisse, Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Waddington Galleries, London, 1969, no. 16, illustration of another cast n.p.
Albert E. Elsen, The Sculpture of Henri Matisse (exhibition catalogue), New York, 1972, illustrations of another cast pp. 269-70
Isabelle Monod-Fontaine, The Sculpture of Henri Matisse, London, 1984, no. 68, illustration of another cast p. 148
Claude Duthuit & Wanda de Guébriant, Henri Matisse, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre sculpté, Paris, 1997, no. 81, illustration of another cast p. 230
Condition
Work is in excellent condition. Dark brown patina. Work is screwed to a black stone base at one point on underside. Some minor surface dirt and acretions in crevices, otherwise fine.
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.