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Henri Matisse
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Une Religieuse à l'Expression Candide; and Une Religieuse à l'Expression Ironique (D. 277 and 278)
- Etching
- each 155 by 120 mm 6 1/8 by 4 3/4 in
- each sheet 283 by 221 mm 11 1/8 by 8 3/4 in
Two etchings, 1945, bearing the artist's name in pencil, aside from the signed and numbered edition of 25 and five artist's proofs, on chine appliqué on wove paper, each framed (2 prints)
Condition
Each sheet with full margins, in good condition. Each sheet with minor surface discoloration and time stain at the extreme sheet edges.
Une religieuse a l'expression candide (D. 277)
A wndow of pale mat stain extending one inch into the margin on both recto and verso. A one and one quarter inch skillfully repaired diagonal tear from the right sheet edge aligned with the bottom of the plate mark.
Une religieuse à l'expression ironique (D. 278)
A window of pale light stain. The verso, with a window of pale mat stain and four 1/2 inch by 1 inch rectangular areas of skinning in the sheet corners, presumably from earlier hinging.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.