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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- Nu dans l'atelier
- signed with the initials PD and dated 7.31 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 113.6 by 89.2cm., 44 3/4 by 35 1/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Belgium
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Literature
Paul Delvaux, 1897-1994, (exhibition catalogue), Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, 1997, no. 22, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals scattered lines and areas of retouching in places, the most prominent of which is a horizontal line (approximately 20cm) to the lower edge. There is a paint loss approximately 1cm wide on the right side of the sitterÂ’s torso and a further line of paint loss (approximately 5mm) to her proper left arm. There are fine lines of craquelure in places to the more thickly applied pigments. This work is in overall fairly 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."