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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- Les amies
- signed P. Delvaux, dated St Idesbald 9-10-65 and titled (lower right)
- watercolour, pen and ink and wash on paper
- 62 by 50cm., 24 1/2 by 19 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Belgium
Thence by decent to the present owner before the 1980s
Thence by decent to the present owner before the 1980s
Exhibited
Lille, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Paul Delvaux, Rétrospective, 1966
Brussels, Musée d’Ixelles, Paul Delvaux, 1967
Grenoble, Musée de la Ville, Les Dessins de Paul Delvaux, 1970
Brussels, Musée Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique & Liège, Musée de la Ville, Hommage à Paul Delvaux, 1977
Paris, Galerie d’Orsay, Les Peintres Surréalistes, Delvaux, Ensor, Labisse, Magritte…,1999, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Brussels, Musée d’Ixelles, Paul Delvaux, 1967
Grenoble, Musée de la Ville, Les Dessins de Paul Delvaux, 1970
Brussels, Musée Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique & Liège, Musée de la Ville, Hommage à Paul Delvaux, 1977
Paris, Galerie d’Orsay, Les Peintres Surréalistes, Delvaux, Ensor, Labisse, Magritte…,1999, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along all four edges. There is some light surface abrasion to the centre of the upper edge, inherent to the artist's process. There are some tape remnants to the reverse of the sheet visible along the right and left edges. This work is in overall very good condition.
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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."