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Henri Laurens
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme assise se coiffant
- signed with the monogram HL (lower left)
- gouache on cardboard
- 29.3 x 22.5 cm ; 11 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.
Provenance
(Probably) Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above circa 1945)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above circa 1945)
Thence by descent
Literature
Patrick Waldberg, Henri Laurens. Dessins, Paris, 1980, illustrated p. 77
Condition
Executed on thick grey card, not laid down, fixed to the mount at the edges. There are a few hairline scratches to the surface (notably a 4cm line to the left of the figure) and some tiny pinhole paintlosses. Some foxing is visible on the reverse associated discoloration on the verso. This work is in overall good original 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."