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Léon de Smet
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon De Smet
- Vissersboten in de haven (Fishing boats in the port)
- signed with the artist's monogram (lower right)
- oil on board
- 49 by 53cm., 19 1/4 by 20 7/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner by 1990
Exhibited
Deurle, Museum Léon de Smet & Deurle, Museum Dhont-Dhaenens, Retrospektieve Léon de Smet, 1881 - 1966, 1986, no. 55, illustrated in the catalogue (titled as Haven van Oostende and with erroneous dimensions)
Literature
Piet Boyens & Hans Bosschaert, Léon de Smet, Tielt, 1994, n.n., illustrated in colour p. 141 (with erroneous dimensions)
Condition
The board is stable and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There is an approximately 1cm-long scuff towards the lower part of the right edge with some associated paint and support loss and two smaller scuffs also along the right edge. There are some fine lines of stable craquelure in places. This work would probably benefit from a light clean. The work is in overall 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."