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LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA | Petite fille rousse
Estimate
1,000,000 - 2,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Petite fille rousse
- signed in Japanese and English, dated 1929; dated 1929 and signed in English and Japanese on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 34.5 by 27 cm; 13 ⅝ by 10 ⅝ in.
Provenance
Galerie Colette Weil, Paris
Galerie Félix Vercel, Paris
Gallery Sakai, Tokyo
Private Asian Collection
Galerie Félix Vercel, Paris
Gallery Sakai, Tokyo
Private Asian Collection
Literature
Sylvie & Dominique Buisson, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita Vol. II, ACR Edition, Paris, 2001, plate 29.182, p. 291
Condition
The work is overall in good condition. Fine hairline craquelures are faintly visible across the overall surface, which is inherent to the artist's working method; examination under UV light reveals very minor signs of retouching to the areas.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sylvie Buisson (no.B29 182 H du 17.02.98)