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Henri Matisse
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- Marie-José en Robe Jaune (D. 817)
- Initialed in pencil and numbered 16/20
- Aquatint printed in colors
- 536 by 417 mm 21 1/8 by 16 3/8 in
- sheet 767 by 567 mm 30 1/4 by 22 1/4 in
Aquatint printed in colors, 1950, initialed in pencil, numbered 16/20 (there were also 10 artist's proofs), on Arches wove paper, framed
Condition
With full margins. The blue, red, and green colors are fresh, although the yellow has slightly darkened. In good condition apart from pale light-staining in margins and in the unprinted portions off the image, some pale fox marks mainly visible in margins, pale backboard-staining.
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.