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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- Le Couple
- signed P. Delvaux, inscribed Rixensart, and dated 7-1944 (lower right)
- gouache, pen and ink and wash on paper
- 39 by 29cm., 15 1/4 by 11 3/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Brussels (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove card, not laid down, and t-hinged to the mount at the upper two corners. There is some very light medium rubbing to some areas of the woman's body and some tape remnants to the edges of the verso, due to previous mounting. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the purple pigments in the rug and woman's body are slightly less prominent in the original.
"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."