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Edmond Delescluze
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edmond Delescluze
- L'Annonciation
- signed Ed. Delescluze / 1929 lower right
- gouache and watercolour on paper laid on board
- 111 by 76.5cm., 39¾ by 30in.
Provenance
Private collection, Brussels (acquired from the artist)
Condition
Paper laid on board which is flat and ensuring a stable support. There are several pinholes visible along the four edges of the picture, probably due to old framing. Some faint water stains, which are rather small compared to the size of the work, are visible to the upper left corner, and there are some very minor spots of paint flaking notably to the lower edge of the composition. Nevertheless, the overall appearance of the work is very good and colours and bright and there are no visible signs of restoration visible under ultra-violet light. The work is ready to hang.
Presented glazed, in a gilt frame.
"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."