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Leo Gestel
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Leo Gestel
- The flirtation (An Gestel and the violinist Dirk Gootjes)
- pastel on paper
- 84 by 109 cm.
Executed circa 1910.
Provenance
Collection Berentsen-Tanja, Amstelveen
Exhibited
Laren, Singer Museum, Leo Gestel, Schilder en tekenaar, p. 28, no. 23, illustrated in colour Novemberr 1993 - January 1994
Rotterdam, Kunsthal,Vier eeuwen roken in de kunst, tabak en taboe:van Jan Steen tot Pablo Picasso, 2003-2004
Literature
E. de Jongh, a.o., Rookgordijnen, roken in de kunst: van olieverf tot celluloid, Amsterdam 2003, p.45, no.19, illustrated in colour
Condition
Condition: This work is in very good condition. On close inspection, there is a tiny media loss. Pinholes in each corner and some along the extreme edges. There are two spots of paper skinning; one towards the lower part of the right extreme edge, and another towards the right side of the top extreme edge. There is one soft vertical scratch at the middle lower part of approximately, 15 cm and a very minor horizontal scratch of approximately 2 cm. The work is laid down on card.
"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.
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"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."