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Lot 412
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Tsugouharu Foujita

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • Scène de rue, Paris
  • signed Foujita and in Japanese, inscribed Paris and dated 1931 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 24.5 by 33.5cm., 9 5/8 by 13 1/4 in.

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, New York, 10th November 1994, lot 260
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Mizue, spécial Foujita, no. 27, Tokyo, 1960
Sylvie Buisson, Léonard Tsuhugaru Foijita, Paris, 2001, no. 31.55, illustrated p. 309

Condition

The canvas in not lined. UV examination reveals a tiny spot of retouching to the centre of the extreme right edge. There are some fine lines of craquelure in places. Otherwise, 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.
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