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Henri Matisse
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- MODÈLE ASSIS
- signé Matisse (en bas à droite)
- mine de plomb sur papier
- 40,5 x 26,5 cm
- 15 7/8 x 10 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, Paris (1942)
Albert Loeb & Krugier Gallery, New York
Robert Elkon Gallery, New York
Collection particulière, Italie
Albert Loeb & Krugier Gallery, New York
Robert Elkon Gallery, New York
Collection particulière, Italie
Literature
Guy-Patrice & Michel Dauberville, Henri Matisse chez Bernheim-Jeune, Paris, 1995, vol. II, no. 630, reproduit p. 1219
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is fixed to the mount at the edges. The upper, lower and left edges are deckled. There are two artist pinholes towards the centre of the lower and left edges. Apart from a 1cm tear below the artist’s signature, a 3mm tear on the upper left edge and some light time-staining, 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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'Matisse' (lower right), pencil on paper. Executed in Nice in 1919-20.