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Marie Laurencin
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marie Laurencin
- Pivoines dans un vase blanc
- stamped with the initials M.L. (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 46.1 by 38.3cm., 18 1/4 by 15in.
Provenance
Suzanne Moreau-Laurencin, Paris (possibly by descent from the artist, sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 12th December 1986, lot 163)
Sale: Christie's, London, 25th June 2003, lot 170
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, London, 25th June 2003, lot 170
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Daniel Marchesseau, Marie Laurencin 1883-1956, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, Tokyo, 1999, vol II, no. 1648, illustrated p. 258
Condition
The canvas is not lined and UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. There is a spot of discolouration to the rightmost pink flower, possibly a fly spot. Overall this work is in very 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."