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Philip Alexius de László
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Philip Alexius de László
- PORTRAIT OF ERZSÈBET AND STEFANIE
- signed, dated and inscribed l.r: László Fülop / 1896 / Perbenyik; inscribed u.l.: ERZSÈBET / STEFANIE
- oil on canvas, unframed
- 140 by 110 cm. ; 55 by 43½ in.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There is scattered craquelure which has been stabilised by the relining. Also wear visible around the edges. Ultraviolet light reveals retouching around the edges and scattered retouchings throughout, including to sitter's face, hands and clothing. Offered unframed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This delightful portrait depicts the two children of Count Jozsef Majlath (1858-1940) of Slovakia which de Laszlo painted in 1896. The portrait hung in the library at the Count's castle in Perbenyik (now called Pribenik).
With thanks to The Hon. Mrs. de Laszlo and Christopher Wentworth-Stanley who are compiling the Catalogue Raisonné of works by Philip de László.