899/​1185

Henri Laurens (b. Paris 1885, d. s.p. 1954)

“Métamorphose”, 1940. Signed HL, 6/6. Terracotta. H. 9 cm. W. 22 cm. D. 7 cm.

Provenance: Received as a gift by Lis and Jørn Utzon directly from the artist in connection with a visit to the artist together with the Finnish collector couple Harry and Maire Gullichsen. Since then inherited in the family.

A photo document with Jan Utzon's description of the sculpture's history is included.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: modernart@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Paintings & sculptures, 8 December 2020

Category
Estimate

125,000–150,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

120,000 DKK