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LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA | Profil de jeune femme blonde au chignon
Estimate
800,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Profil de jeune femme blonde au chignon
- signed in Japanese and English; signed in Japanese and English, inscribed in French and dated 1927 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 27 by 22 cm ; 10 ⅝ by 8 ⅝ in.
Galerie Taménaga label affixed to the stretcher on the reverse
Provenance
Galerie Taménaga, Tokyo
Acquired directly from the above by the present private Asian collector
Acquired directly from the above by the present private Asian collector
Exhibited
Tokyo, Galerie Taménaga, A Retrospective Exhibition of Foujita―Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of his Death, 20 July - 30 September 2018
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, ed., Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita Vol. II, ACR Edition, Paris, 2001, plate 26.201, p. 235
Condition
The work is overall in good condition. Upon close inspection, there are a few minor signs of hairline craquelure in scattered places, all of which appear to be in stable condition. Examination under UV light reveals no sign of restoration.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of the artwork has been confirmed by Sylvie Buisson This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Tokyo Art Club