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Gustave de Smet
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustave de Smet
- FORÊT AU CRÉPUSCULE
- signed Gustave de Smet (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 72 by 91cm., 28 3/8 by 35 3/4 in.
Exhibited
Ostend, Provinciaal Museum voor Moderne Kunst, Retrospecteve Gustave de Smet, 1989, no. 78, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Ghent, Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Vlaams Expressionisme in Europese Context 1900-1930, 1990, no. 32, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Ghent, Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Een Zeldzame Weelde, 2001, no. 135, illustrated in the catalogue
Ghent, Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Vlaams Expressionisme in Europese Context 1900-1930, 1990, no. 32, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Ghent, Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Een Zeldzame Weelde, 2001, no. 135, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Piet Boyens, Gustave de Smet, Antwerp, 1989, no. 168, illustrated in colour p. 88
Piet Boyens, St. Martens-Lathem, Antwerp, 1992, pp. 339-340, illustrated in colour pl. 87
Piet Boyens & Hans Bosschaert, Léon de Smet, Tielt, 1994, illustrated in colour p. 82
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a thick varnish through which the UV light cannot fully penetrate. The canvas is slightly undulating, but this work appears to be in good condition.
Colours: Overall deeper and less red in the original.
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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."