Lot 51
  • 51

Paul Delvaux

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • Paul Delvaux
  • LES DEUX AMIES
  • signé P. Delvaux, daté 28-3-64 et inscrit St Isdebald (en bas à droite)
  • plume et lavis d'encre de Chine sur papier
  • 48,3 x 76,8 cm
  • 19 x 30 1/4 in.

Provenance

Collection particulière, France (offert par l'artiste en 1967)

Exhibited

XXXIIe Biennale de Venise, 1964, no. 496
Genève, Galerie Krugier, Delvaux, 1966, no. 40 (titré L'Affection)

Condition

Executed on white wove paper, laid down on board. Apart from four small thin flattened creases to the right of the centre of the upper edge as well as some very minor scattered surface abrasions to the paper, notably to the shoulder of the left figure and the arm of the right figure, this work is in very 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.
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Catalogue Note

signed 'P. Delvaux', dated '28-3-64' and inscribed 'St Isdebald' (lower right), pen and ink and wash on paper. Executed in St. Isdebald on 28th March 1964.