Lot 366
  • 366

GEORGE MINNE | Les Saintes femmes au tombeau

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description

  • Les Saintes femmes au tombeau
  • signed GMINNE and dated 09
  • wood
  • height: 59,7 cm; 23 1/2 in.
  • Conceived in 1896 and executed in 1909.

Provenance

Private collection, Belgium (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Varnished wood. There is a minor wear to the most protruding elements. There are some cracks, notably to the front and back sides of the base and to the figures' back. There is a small nick to the back of the extreme right figure (approx. 16 cm from bottom) and another smaller nick to the lower part of his hood. There is a light build up of dust in the crevices. There are a few dots of discolouration to the front side of the figures, possibly related to varnish engrained with superficial dust. This work is in overall good condition.
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