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Georges Lemmen
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Georges Lemmen
- La liseuse
- Signed with the artist's monogram (lower right)
- Oil on panel
- 12 by 15 1/4 in.
- 30.5 by 38.7 cm
Provenance
Atelier Georges Lemmen, Brussels
Condition
Painted on board laid down on cradled panel. Panel is sound. There is a layer of varnish on the surface. There is a 1/2 inch hairline crack in the surface at the extreme lower right corner. There appears to be a small surface scuff at the center of the left edge. There are artist's pinholes at all four corners. Under UV light some original pigments fluoresce. Though the varnish layer is difficult to read through, no significatn inpainting is apparent. Work is in very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.