Lot 48
  • 48

Henri Matisse

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henri Matisse
  • Figure devant tapa africain (D. 515)
  • Print
  • image: 538 by 432mm 21 1/8 by 17in
  • sheet: 645 by 500mm 25 3/8 by 19 3/4 in
Lithograph, 1929, signed in pencil, numbered 45/50, on Japon nacré, framed  

Condition

With full margins, in good condition apart from a handful of pale scattered fox marks, pale paper discoloration, an 8cm crease horizontal crease in the image along with a couple of other shorter creases (only visible upon close inspection), some unobtrusive creasing in the margins (mostly at sheet corners), slight cockling to the sheet, some very light soiling in the upper margin, hinged to mount at four corners and centre of side edges verso, framed. *(The verso of the sheet only partially inspected.)
"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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