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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- Danse macabre
- signed P.D, dated 2-59, titled and inscribed SPY (lower right)
- pen and ink, gouache and wash on card
- 59.5 by 75.3cm., 23 1/2 by 21 1/2 in.
Provenance
Walter Delvaux
Private Collection, Belgium (a gift from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owners
Private Collection, Belgium (a gift from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Executed on card, not laid down and taped to the window mount along all four edges. The sheet is slightly time stained with some minor scattered foxing in places. Otherwise this work is in overall very 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. 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."