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Léon de Smet
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Léon De Smet
- Fleurs et coquillages
- Signed Léon de Smet and dated 1921 (lower left)
- Oil on canvas
- 27 3/4 by 31 3/4 in.
- 70.5 by 80.5 cm
Provenance
Galerie Robert Finck, Brussels
Private Collection (and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 20, 2007, lot 461)
Acquired at the above sale
Private Collection (and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 20, 2007, lot 461)
Acquired at the above sale
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 2 cm lines of retouching to the center 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.
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.
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.