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LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA | Portrait de femme
Estimate
700,000 - 1,200,000 HKD
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Description
- Portrait de femme
- signed in Japanese and English, inscribed in Japanese
- oil on canvas
- 33.3 by 24.2 cm; 13 ⅛ by 9 ½ in.
executed circa 1916-1917
Provenance
Hammer Galleries, New York
Sotheby's, London, 30 November 1988, lot 314
Acquired directly from the above by the former owner
Private Asian Collection
Sotheby's, London, 30 November 1988, lot 314
Acquired directly from the above by the former owner
Private Asian Collection
Literature
Sylvie Buisson, ed., Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita Vol. II, ACR Edition, Paris, 2001, plate 16.08, p. 151
Condition
The work is overall in good and its original condition, except for the very minor signs of wear at the extreme corners. 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 this work has been confirmed by Sylvie Buisson