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Henri Laurens
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Laurens
- La Petite Maternité
- inscribed with the artist's monogram
- terracotta
- length: 46cm., 18in.
Provenance
Galerie Blanche, Stockholm (acquired directly from the artist not before 1938)
Private Collection, Sweden (acquired from the above in the early 1950s; sale: Sotheby's, London, 23rd June 2010, lot 152)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Sweden (acquired from the above in the early 1950s; sale: Sotheby's, London, 23rd June 2010, lot 152)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Venice, Esposizione Biennale Internazionale d'Arte, 1938
Literature
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 24, illustration of a bronze cast n.p.
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of the larger bronze pl. 143
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens, 1885-1954, Berne, 1985, no. 53, illustration of another terracottta p. 124; illustration of the larger bronze p. 125
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of the larger bronze pl. 143
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens, 1885-1954, Berne, 1985, no. 53, illustration of another terracottta p. 124; illustration of the larger bronze p. 125
Condition
Apart from some light surface scratches and light handling marks in places, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall 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. 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."