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Léon Spilliaert
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Léon Spilliaert
- Petite fille à la poupée dans l'intérieur du peintre
- signed L. Spilliaert and dated faintly 1924 (upper right)
- gouache, watercolour, coloured crayons and pencil on paper laid down on board
- 51.4 by 38.8cm., 20 1/4 by 15 1/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Janus, Antwerp
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner in April 1936
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner in April 1936
Condition
Paper laid down on board. The board is stable. There are artist's pin holes to all four corners and in places to the upper part of the right edge. There is a tear (approx. 1.cm. long) to the centre of the upper edge of the sheet and a few scuffs in places to the extreme edges. There is a spot of foxing to the upper part of the right edge. 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."