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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
160,000 - 220,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- Deux Figures
- Signed P. Delvaux, dated Paris, 23-6-46 and dedicated A mes amis Ruth et Claude (lower right)
- Watercolor and pen and ink on paper
- 19 by 25 1/4 in.
- 48.3 by 64.1 cm
Provenance
Claude & Ruth Speak, Paris
Jean Louis Merckx
Galerie Brusberg, Berlin
Private Collection, Belgium
Private Collection, Seattle
Jean Louis Merckx
Galerie Brusberg, Berlin
Private Collection, Belgium
Private Collection, Seattle
Exhibited
Osaka, Daimaru Museum of Art, 1989
Kyoto, Daimaru Museum of Art; Tokyo, Isetan Museum of Art; Himeji, Himeji Municipal Museum of Art & Yokahama Museum of Fine Art, 1990, illustrated in the catalogue
Kyoto, Daimaru Museum of Art; Tokyo, Isetan Museum of Art; Himeji, Himeji Municipal Museum of Art & Yokahama Museum of Fine Art, 1990, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Marc Rombaut, Paul Delvaux, New York, 1990, no. 64, illustrated n.p.
David Scott, Surrealizing the Nude, London, 1992, illustrated p. 107
David Scott, Surrealizing the Nude, London, 1992, illustrated p. 107
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. Taped to mount at several places along top and bottom edges. Colors are strong though sheet may be slightly time darkened overall and lightest pink tones may be very slightly faded. Nailhead size repairs to sheet at center of top and bottom edges. Otherwise fine, work is in very good condition.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.