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Henri Laurens
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Laurens
- PETITE FEMME AU MIROIR
inscribed with the monogram and numbered 5/6
- terracotta
- height: 19.7cm., 7¾in.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 30th November 1988, lot 201
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale)
Literature
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, illustration of a bronze cast p. 12
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), The Arts Council of Great Britain, London, 1971, illustration of a bronze cast p. 42
Henri Laurens (exhibition catalogue), The Arts Council of Great Britain, London, 1971, illustration of a bronze cast p. 42
Condition
Terracotta. Apart from some air bubbles inherent to the firing process, and some light wear consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good conditon.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."