Tsuguharu Leonard Foujita (1886-1968) - Reclining Nude

Reclining Nude

brush, watercolor and ink on paper
49.2 cms x 73.3 cms (19.37 ins x 28.86 ins)
Signed and dated 1932 and on verso titled on the certificate of authenticity and the gallery label and numbered no. d2306 on the dominion gallery label
made in 1932
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "April 2012 Online auction" held on Thu, Apr 26, 2012.
Lot 106
Estimate: CAD $30,000 - $50,000
Realised: CAD $32,175

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Collection of Jules Léger, former Canadian Ambassador to France and 21st Governor General of Canada (in office: January 14, 1974 - January 22, 1979)

Dominion Gallery, Montreal

Collection of Michel Moreault, former Director of the Dominion Gallery, Montreal, and his family
Notes:
Please note: this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Dominion Gallery signed by Dr. Max Stern, as well as a photo-certificate.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.
Reclining Nude by artist Tsuguharu Leonard Foujita