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LÉON DE SMET | Nature morte à l'estampe japonaise
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon De Smet
- Nature morte à l'estampe japonaise
- inscribed L. De Smet by another hand (on the tacking edge)
- oil on canvas
- 71.7 by 91.7cm., 28 1/4 by 36 1/8 in.
- Painted in 1920.
Provenance
Private Collection, France (sale: Sotheby's, London, 20th June 2013, lot 445)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined and inspection under UV light appears to reveal no signs of retouching. The impasto to the floral elements and the Buddha is thick and rich. There is some minor surface dirt to the pigment which may benefit from a light clean.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
To be included in the forthcoming Gustave De Smet Catalogue raisonnée being prepared by Piet Boyens.