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Léon de Smet
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon De Smet
- FLEURS ET COQUILLAGES
- signed Léon de Smet and dated 1921 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 70 by 81cm., 27 1/2 by 31 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Robert Finck, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Brussels, Galerie Robert Finck, D'Emile Claus à nos jours, circa 1970-76, no. 16, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There are two 2cm. lines of retouching to the centre of the upper right quadrant with surrounding specks of retouching in the same area, visible under UV light. Apart from two nailhead-sized spots of retouching to the bottom left corner, also visible under UV light, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The colours are overall richer in the original.
"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."