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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- ESQUISSE DE "LA TERRASSE"
signed P. Delvaux, titled and dated 10-79 (lower centre)
pen and ink, gouache and watercolour over pencil on paper
- 37.8 by 38.4cm., 14 7/8 by 15 1/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at all four corners, floating in the mount. The bottom edge is deckled. There is a light 5cm. sq. area of staining to the centre of the right edge, and a 2cm. sq. area of staining towards the lower right corner. Apart from two small areas of staining to the upper left corner, this work is in good 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."