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Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Chat endormi
- signed Foujita and in Japanese and dated 1931 (centre left)
- gouache and watercolour on paper
- 24.9 by 32.7cm., 9 3/4 by 12 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner by the 1950s
Condition
Executed on thin wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount in three places along the upper edge and in one place to the lower edge. The left and lower edges are unevenly cut. The sheet has been previously folded and a vertical crease is visible, there are some fine creases and gentle undulation to the sheet. There are two thin lines of discolouration to the upper two corners and some very faint scattered spots of foxing. There is a small abrasion to the surface of the sheet towards the centre of the upper edge. This work is in overall good 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. 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."