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Léon Spilliaert
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon Spilliaert
- Etang entouré d'arbres, hiver (Parc à Ostende)
- signed L. Spilliaert and dated 1928 (lower left)
- watercolour on paper
- 55.2 by 75.4cm., 21 3/4 by 29 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Janus, Antwerp
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner on 1st April 1935
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner on 1st April 1935
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board, the board is stable. There is some minor frame rubbing along all four edges with some tiny associated paint losses in places. There are a few faint spots of foxing, predominately to the upper right quadrant of the composition. 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."