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Modest Huys
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Modest Huys
- La lecture
- Signed MHuys (lower right); inscribed DE LEZING LA LECTURE and with the artist’s monogram (on the reverse)
- Oil on canvas
- 31 1/2 by 31 1/2 in.
- 79.8 by 79.8 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The medium is oil on canvas, thinly painted in places, unlined. There are some very minor areas of frame rubbing notably in the lower corners. The canvas has buckled in the lower right quadrant, below the signature, and there is minor pulling and bumping at all four corners. There are scattered areas of fluorescence throughout when examined under UV light. Generally, the work presents very well.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.