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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- Le bois sacré
- signed P. Delvaux, titled and dated 4-1-63 (lower right); titled on the reverse
- pen and ink and wash on paper
- 36.7 by 72.8cm., 14 3/8 by 28 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Rome (acquired directly from the artist in 1970)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Grenoble, Musée de Peinture et de Sculpture, Paul Delvaux. Peintures, aquarelles, encres, 1970, no. 22, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along all four edges. The sheet is slightly timestained and there are a few spots of minor foxing and staining in places, mainly towards the lower right half of the sheet and upper left corner. There is a vertical crease running down the sheet towards the right edge. 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."