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Marie Laurencin
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marie Laurencin
- JEUNE FEMME AU CHAPEAU BLEU
- signed Marie Laurencin and dated 21 Mars 1935 (lower right)
coloured crayon and pencil on paper
- 31.2 by 24.2cm., 12 1/8 by 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
The Hon. Mrs Reginald (Daisy) Fellowes, United Kingdom
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, not laid down, T-hinged to the mount at two points on the top edge. There are several artist's pinholes to all four corners, some with associated paper losses. There are two areas of repaired foxing, to the left and right of the hat. There are scattered pinhead-sized spots of foxing at intermittent intervals to the rest of the sheet. Apart from time staining to the centre of the sheet, this work is in overall fair condition.
Colours: the paper tone is warmer and overall the colours are stronger in the original.
"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."