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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Adam et Ève
- Signed T. Foujita and in Japanese (lower right)
- Gouache, watercolor, gold leaf, and pen and ink on paper mounted on board
- 12 7/8 by 18 1/4 in.
- 32.7 by 46.4 cm
Provenance
Kunstzaal van Lier Rokin, Amsterdam (acquired in 1930)
Private Collection (and sold: Christie's, New York, November 6, 1991, lot 149)
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, vol. II, Paris, 2001, no. 20.15, illustrated p. 179
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper mounted on board. Edges of sheet are naturally deckled. Sheet is slightly time darkened overall. Small surface stain on female figure's abdomen. Sheet is very slightly undulating, otherwise fine. Work is in very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.