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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- LE FEU
- signed P. Delvaux (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 34.7 by 104.8cm., 13 3/4 by 41 1/4 in.
Provenance
C. Goehmans, Brussels
Private Collection, New England, U.S.A. (acquired by 1994)
Gallery Guy Pieters, Knokke
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1990
Private Collection, New England, U.S.A. (acquired by 1994)
Gallery Guy Pieters, Knokke
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1990
Exhibited
Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Paul Delvaux, 1944-45, no. 10
Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Les Compagnons de l'Art, 1945, no. 92
Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Les Compagnons de l'Art, 1945, no. 92
Literature
Michel Butor, Jean Clair & Suzanne Houbart-Wilkin, Delvaux: Catalogue de l'œuvre peint, Lausanne-Paris, 1975, no. 101, illustrated p. 185
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a thick layer of uneven varnish that prevents UV light from fully penetrating. However UV inspection reveals areas of retouching along all four edges which are not visible when framed. There is a shallow indentation under the varnish approximately 3cm in length to the first female figure to left of the fire. Overall 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. 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."