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Léon Spilliaert
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon Spilliaert
- Intérieur à l’oignon
- signed Spilliaert and dated 09 (upper left)
- gouache, watercolour and crayon on paper
- 72.8 by 55.5cm., 28 3/4 by 21 7/8 in.
Provenance
Gustave Nellens, Knokke, Belgium (acquired by 1969)
J. & R. Nellens, Belgium (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired by the 1970s)
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired by the 1980s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
J. & R. Nellens, Belgium (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired by the 1970s)
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired by the 1980s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Brussels, Musée Moderne, Le Sillon, XIXme Salon annuel, 1912, no. 129 (titled as L’oignon)
Brussels, Galerie Sneyers, Exposition L. Spilliaert, 1918, no. 41 (titled as Oignons)
Brussels, Musée Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Hommage à Léon Spilliaert, 1972, no. 45 (titled as Intérieur)
Brussels, Galerie Sneyers, Exposition L. Spilliaert, 1918, no. 41 (titled as Oignons)
Brussels, Musée Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Hommage à Léon Spilliaert, 1972, no. 45 (titled as Intérieur)
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on Japan paper and taped to the overmount along all four edges. All edges are deckled. There is an artist's pin hole to the lower left corner and a further pin hole towards the upper right corner. The sheet is time-stained and there are scattered minor spots of foxing. The work has been removed from a canvas and there are some residues visible to the verso. There is a repaired tear (approx. 5mm. long) to the lower right quadrant. This 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."