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Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
- Nude Bending, Holding Toe
- pen and ink
- 37.5 by 25cm.; 14¾ by 9¾in.
Provenance
Gruenebaum Gallery, New York
Sale, Christie's London, 19th October 1979, lot 38
Private Collection
Sale, Christie's London, 19th October 1979, lot 38
Private Collection
Exhibited
New York, Gruenebaum Gallery, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, 1891-1915, Sculpture and Drawings, 21st September - 29th October 1977, cat. no.31, illustrated p.38.
Condition
The sheet is attached to a supporting board with tabs at the upper edge of the sheet. The edge of the sheet is uneven with some small crease and tears. There are further creases throughout the sheet. When viewed out of the mount it is possible to see some time staining to the sheet. The pigments of the ink may have also faded slightly. Traces of surface dirt are visible across the composition, the most prominent areas is at the upper left corner. There is some light foxing scattered across the work. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in good condition.
The work is presented in a window mount and a beaded gilt frame.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."