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RENÉ MAGRITTE | Dessin sans titre
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- René Magritte
- Dessin sans titre
- inscribed Le huitième jour. Les Goût et les couleurs. Le Rossignol. (towards upper left), inscribed L'Entrée secrète La Porte étroite. La porte secrète La Tempête (towards upper right) and inscribed La Tempête (towards lower right)
- pen on paper
- 11,5 x 13,5 cm; 4 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.
Provenance
François Deknop, Brussels (acquired directly from the artist)
Private collection, Belgium
Private collection, Belgium
Condition
It has not been possible to examine the work out of the frame. Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, floating in its frame, affixed to the backing framing glass in two points with tape on the reverse of both right and left upper corners. The lower edge is deckled. There is an horizontal (approx. 3 cm long) towards the lower left corner. The ink appears to have slightly faded. The sheet is slightly light stained with a few faint scattered flecks of foxing. This work is in overall very 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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comité Magritte.