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Henri Laurens
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Laurens
- Femme debout au bras levé
- inscribed HL, numbered 1/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
- bronze
- height: 28.5cm., 11 1/4 in.
Conceived in 1949 and cast in bronze in an edition of 7, numbered 0/6 to 6/6.
inscribed HL, numbered 1/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
bronze
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Quentin Laurens.
inscribed HL, numbered 1/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue
bronze
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Quentin Laurens.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm
P. T. Nielsen, Copenhagen
Acquired from the estate of the above by the late owner in the 1980s
Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm
P. T. Nielsen, Copenhagen
Acquired from the estate of the above by the late owner in the 1980s
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst, Henri Laurens, 1960, no. 23
Literature
Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, no. 185, illustration of another cast p. 208
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 99, illustration of another cast p. 99
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens 1885 - 1954, Bern & Fribourg, 1985, no. 104, illustration of another cast p. 171
Henri Laurens, Skulpturen, Collagen, Zeichnungen, Aquarelle, Druckgraphik (exhibition catalogue), Sprengel Museum, Hannover, 1985, no. 18, illustration of another cast p. 49
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux Musées Nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 99, illustration of another cast p. 99
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens 1885 - 1954, Bern & Fribourg, 1985, no. 104, illustration of another cast p. 171
Henri Laurens, Skulpturen, Collagen, Zeichnungen, Aquarelle, Druckgraphik (exhibition catalogue), Sprengel Museum, Hannover, 1985, no. 18, illustration of another cast p. 49
Condition
Attractive black patina. There is some dust in the crevices consistent with age and handling. There are some scuffs and some patina loss in places to the base. This work is in overall good 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."