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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- FEMME COUCHÉE
- watercolour on paper
- 35 by 42cm., 13 3/4 by 16 1/2 in.
Provenance
Eric van der Weghe, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on white laid paper, not laid down, attached to the overmount along all four edges. There are several small tears to the lower edge, three of which are repaired. There is a 1cm. sq. paper loss to the centre of the right edge, two 2cm. tears to the upper edge and a 2cm. repaired tear to the centre right of the sheet. There are a few flattened creases running from the lower left corner to the centre of the bottom edge. Apart from some spots of discolouration and foxing to the sheet, this work is in fair condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate although the colours are slightly deeper 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."