Lot 396
- 396
Paul Delvaux
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul Delvaux
- La cuisine des tantes à Wanze
- signed P. Delvaux, inscribed Wanze and dated 10.34 (lower right)
- watercolour, pen and ink and wash on paper
- 70 by 89.5cm., 27 1/2 by 35 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Brussels (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along all four edges. There is some minor foxing in places, and the sheet is slightly time-stained. There is a pinhole and a tiny area of discolouration at the upper right corner. There are glue and tape remnants on the verso due to previous mounting. Otherwise, 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."