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Henri Matisse
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Matisse
- La Devideuse Picarde (La mère Massé dans son intérieur à Bohain)
- signed Henri Matisse (lower left); signed Matisse on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 55 by 50.4cm., 21 5/8 by 19 7/8 in.
Provenance
Auguste Matisse (the brother of the artist)
Daric Nielson, Paris (sale: Sotheby's, London, 7th July 1971, lot 16)
Waddington Galleries, London (purchased at the above sale)
Probably acquired from the above by the late owner circa 1970s
Daric Nielson, Paris (sale: Sotheby's, London, 7th July 1971, lot 16)
Waddington Galleries, London (purchased at the above sale)
Probably acquired from the above by the late owner circa 1970s
Exhibited
Paris, Salon d'Automne, 1903, no. 386
Paris, Galerie Vollard, Matisse, 1904, no. 45
Paris, Grand Palais, Henri Matisse. Exposition du Centenaire, 1970, no. 50
Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst, Matisse, En restrospectiv udstilling, 1970, no. 12
Paris, Galerie Vollard, Matisse, 1904, no. 45
Paris, Grand Palais, Henri Matisse. Exposition du Centenaire, 1970, no. 50
Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst, Matisse, En restrospectiv udstilling, 1970, no. 12
Literature
Gaston Diehl, Henri Matisse, Paris, 1954, no. 116, illustrated p. 23
Pierre Schneider, Matisse, London, 1984, illustrated p. 188
Pierre Schneider, Matisse, London, 1984, illustrated p. 188
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals various small retouchings in places, mainly towards the upper edge and to the upper part of the left edge, though there are also some scattered within the composition. There are some fine lines of slightly raised craquelure to the centre of the right edge, a small surface scratch towards the upper left corner and some light frame rubbing to parts of the extreme edges. 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.
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."