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THÉO VAN RYSSELBERGHE | Amandiers, à contre-jour
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Théo van Rysselberghe
- Amandiers, à contre-jour
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 1918 (lower left); signed Théo van Rysselberghe and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas laid down on board
- 33 by 40.8cm., 13 by 16in.
- Painted in 1918.
Provenance
Mary Griffith, Dorset (a gift from the artist)
Private Collection, United Kingdom (by descent from the above; sale: Bonhams, London, 4th February 2014, lot 13)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, United Kingdom (by descent from the above; sale: Bonhams, London, 4th February 2014, lot 13)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Ronald Feltkamp, Théo van Rysselberghe, Catalogue raisonné 1892-1926, Brussels, 2003, no. 1918-032, illustrated p. 423 (titled Les Amandiers en fleurs)
Condition
Oil on canvas laid down on board; the board is stable. Examination under UV light appears to reveal no signs of retouching. There is some pigment loss at all four corners and a small spot of pigment loss to the right of the date. The upper right corner has a slight horizontal crease. 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 Olivier Bertrand and it will be included in his forthcoming Catalogue raisonné.