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Henri Laurens
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Laurens
- Jeunesse
- inscribed HL, numbered 1/6, and stamped with the foundry mark C Valsuani Cire Perdue
- bronze
- length: 44.5cm., 17 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Fine Art Associates, Inc., New York
Grace Vogel Aldworth Collection (acquired from the above in December 1956; sale: Sotheby's New York, 8th November 2006, lot 493)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Fine Art Associates, Inc., New York
Grace Vogel Aldworth Collection (acquired from the above in December 1956; sale: Sotheby's New York, 8th November 2006, lot 493)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Fine Arts Associates, Henri Laurens: Sculpture, 1958, no. 17, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Henri Laurens 1885-1954, Deutschland-Schweiz 1955-1956 (exhibition catalogue), Kunstgewerbemuseum der Stadt Köln, Cologne, 1955, no. 50, illustration of another cast n.p.
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast no. 108
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, illustration of another cast no. 108
Condition
Attractive brown/gold patina. Apart from some light patina wear and surface scratches, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate though the patina is more gold and less red 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."