Lot 59
- 59
Léon Spilliaert
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Léon Spilliaert
- ECCE HOMO (PORTRAIT DE FRÉDÉRIC NIETZSCHE)
- signé L Spilliaert, inscrit Ecce Homo et daté Octobre 1901 (en bas au centre); signé Léon Spilliaert (en haut à droite)
- encre et lavis sur papier
- 19,1 x 19,2 cm
- 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
Provenance
Collection De Keyn, Bruxelles
Acquis de l'artiste par le grand-père du propriétaire actuel
Acquis de l'artiste par le grand-père du propriétaire actuel
Condition
Please note that measurements in inches are incomplete in the printed catalogue and should read 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is fixed to the mount along the upper edge. There is a 1cm long horizontal tear towards the centre of the right edge and some remnants of tape on the back of the sheet. The inscriptions in the lower part of the sheet have been partially erased, probably by the artist. Apart from a slight waviness to the sheet inherent to the artistic process and some time-staining, this work is in fairly 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
signed 'L Spilliaert', inscribed 'Ecce Homo' and dated 'Octobre...1' (lower centre), signed 'Léon Spilliaert' (upper right), ink and wash on paper. Probably executed circa 1900-02.