Lot 35
  • 35

Louise Bourgeois

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Description

  • Louise Bourgeois
  • Femme
  • incised with the artist's initials, dated 1970 and numbered 3/12 on the underside
  • bronze with dark patina
  • 15.9 by 7 by 4.4 cm. 6 3/8 by 2 7/8 by 1 3/4 in.
  • Executed in 1970, this work is number 3 from an edition of 12 plus 1 artist's proof.

Condition

This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a few specks of loss and evidence of rubbing and wear in a few places to the dark patina. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
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