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Henri Laurens
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Laurens
- La Corbeille
- Inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered 5/6 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Height: 11 3/4 in.
- 29.8 cm
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Oestreich, New York
Thence by descent
Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Oestreich, New York
Thence by descent
Literature
Henri Laurens, Exposition de la donation aux musées nationaux (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1967, no. 64, illustration of another cast
Werner Hoffman, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast pp. 182-83
Sculpture and Drawings by Henri Laurens, (exhibition catalogue), Hayward Gallery, London, 1971, no. 62, another cast illustrated p. 65
Magdalena Moeller, La Perfection de la forme. L'Évolution de Laurens, du sculpteur cubiste au sculpteur silencieux, Bern, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 113
Henri Laurens, Rétrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'art moderne, Villeneuve d'Ascq, 1992-93, no. 100, illustration of another cast p. 193
Werner Hoffman, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, illustration of another cast pp. 182-83
Sculpture and Drawings by Henri Laurens, (exhibition catalogue), Hayward Gallery, London, 1971, no. 62, another cast illustrated p. 65
Magdalena Moeller, La Perfection de la forme. L'Évolution de Laurens, du sculpteur cubiste au sculpteur silencieux, Bern, 1985, illustration of another cast p. 113
Henri Laurens, Rétrospective (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'art moderne, Villeneuve d'Ascq, 1992-93, no. 100, illustration of another cast p. 193
Condition
The patina is a medium reddish brown color. There is no evidence of any damage to the structure or to the patina of this work. There is minor surface dirt. The sculpture is in excellent condition.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.