Léon Spilliaert

La surprise

Auction Closed

December 3, 04:59 PM GMT

Estimate

35,000 - 45,000 EUR

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Description

Property from a Private Belgian Collection

Léon Spilliaert

1881 - 1946

La surprise

signed with the initials LSp. and dated 1902 (upper right)

India ink, watercolour and gouache on paper

27,2 x 16,4 cm; 10¾ x 6½ in.

Executed in 1902.

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné in preparation by Dr. Anne Adriaens-Pannier.

Geert Van Bruane, Brussels (acquired directly from the artist)

Galerie Georges Giroux, Brussels, 20 May 1939, lot 621

Robert De Keyn, Brussels (acquired at the above sale)

Suzanne Claes-De Keyn, Brussels (by descent from the above)

Thence by descent to the present owner

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