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FÉLIX LABISSE | Vapula - Epanoemone et Sylphee
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Félix Labisse
- Vapula - Epanoemone et Sylphee
- signed Labisse (lower right); signed Labisse, dated 1976 and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 92 by 59.8cm., 36 1/4 by 23 1/2 in.
- Painted in 1976.
Provenance
Mr & Mrs Jean-Jacques Magnin, Geneva
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie des Grands Augustins, Les 400 Coups du Diable, 1977, n.n.
Literature
Isy Brachot, Labisse, Catalogue de l’œuvre peint, Brussels, 1979, no. 724, illustrated p. 364
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals a milky varnish which is diffcult to read through, however a small area of retouching is visible to the proper right leg of the figure on the left of the composition. This work is in good overall 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."