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Tsuguharu Foujita
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita
- Portrait de femme
- signed Foujita and in Japanese and dated 1924 (towards lower left); signed in Japanese and dated 1924 on the backing board
- pen and ink on paper
- 38.5 by 25.3cm., 15 1/4 by 10in.
Provenance
Private Collection (a gift from the artist)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, London, 9th February 2006, lot 588)
Adam Gallery, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, London, 9th February 2006, lot 588)
Adam Gallery, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Exhibited
Shizuoka, Shizuoka City Museum of Art; Kyoto, Museum Kyoto (& travelling in Japan), Léonard Foujita et Paris 1913-1931, Le centenaire de son arrivée à Paris, Paris accueille et glorifie Foujita, 2013-14, no. 63, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, T.L. Foujita, Inédits, Paris, 2007, no. C.24.155.D, illustrated in colour, p. 122
Condition
Executed on cream China paper, not laid down and affixed to a sheet of thick paper at the upper two corners. There are four faint horizontal lines of surface abrasion and some fine creases to the sheet at the lower left corner, to the subject's neck line and towards the lower right corner. There is some slight undulation to the sheet, consistent with the artist's process. Overall this work is in good original condition.
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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."