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Henri Matisse
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- DEUX FEMMES
- signed H Matisse and dated 1951 (lower centre)
- charcoal on joined paper laid down on board
- 50.8 by 65.7cm., 20 by 25 7/8 in.
Provenance
Jean Matisse, Paris (the artist's son)
Private Collection (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's London, 25th June 1996, lot 285)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's London, 25th June 1996, lot 285)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., National Gallery of Art, Matisse in Morocco, 1990-91, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at three points along the top edge. The work is made up of two sheets, probably joined by the artist. There are artist's pinholes to all four corners of both sheets. The edges are uneven, with some minor nicks and tears, mainly to the top and bottom edges. There is a nailhead-sized loss to the upper centre of the left edge. Apart from some light surface dirt, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is slightly yellower in the original.
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"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."