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Henri Matisse
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- NU DEBOUT (KATIA)
- inscribed with the initials HM, numbered 2/10 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- bronze
- Height: 45cm., 17 3/4 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Mr & Mrs Theodor Ahrenberg, Stockholm (acquired by 1958; sale: Sotheby's, London, 7th July 1960, lot 49)
Mr Drexler (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, Europe (Sale: Parke Bernet, New York, 12th May 1965, lot 68)
Stephan Hahn Gallery, New York (purchased at the above sale)
(Probably) acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Mario Luzi, Matisse dalla rivolta 'fauve' all'intimismo, 1904-1928, Milan, 1971, no. S27, illustration of another cast p. 108
Pierre Schneider, Matisse, Paris, 1984, illustration of another cast p. 565
Walter Guadagnini, Matisse, Milan, 1993, illustration of another cast p. 283
Claude Duthuit & Wanda de Guébriant, Henri Matisse, Catalogue raisonné œuvre sculpté, Paris, 1997, no. 84 épreuve no. 2, illustrated p. 237
Pierre Schneider, Matisse, Paris, 1984, illustration of another cast p. 565
Walter Guadagnini, Matisse, Milan, 1993, illustration of another cast p. 283
Claude Duthuit & Wanda de Guébriant, Henri Matisse, Catalogue raisonné œuvre sculpté, Paris, 1997, no. 84 épreuve no. 2, illustrated p. 237
Condition
Attractive brown-black patina. Apart from some light surface dirt in the ridges, mainly between the figure's legs, and some light patina wear to the extremities, this work is in 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."
Catalogue Note
comp: 337l10005
Henri Matisse sculpting the clay of the present work
Henri Matisse sculpting the clay of the present work