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Léon de Smet
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon De Smet
- Vase de fleurs
- signed Léon de Smet and dated 1916 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 51cm., 24 by 20 1/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent; sale: Sotheby's, London, 28th June 2000, lot 139)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals a small skilfully executed retouching to the left part of vase lip, and a further small line to the left part of the plate on which it sits. There is some stable paint shrinkage in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition and has a lovely impasto surface.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though there is less distinction between the flowers and background 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."