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Lot 9
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William Degouve de Nuncques

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • William Degouve de Nuncques
  • Hiver dans la foret
  • signed with the monogram and dated 12 lower right
  • oil on board
  • 45 by 47cm., 17¾ by 18½in.

Provenance

Kunsthandel de Bois, Haarlem
J.W. van Beuningen, Zeist, thence by descent; sale: Christie's, London, 24 May 1990, lot 59
Dr Gustav Rau (purchased at the above sale); bequeathed by Dr Rau to the Foundation of the German Committee for UNICEF

Exhibited

Rotterdam, Rotterdamsche Kunstkring, 1916, no. 14

Condition

The board is flat and even and ensuring a stable support. Ultraviolet light reveals no signs of retouching. Apart from a thin, minor circa 14cm diagonal scratch in the upper right corner (just visible in the catalogue illustration), this painting is in good condition. Held in a simple gilt frame with a white-painted inner accent.
"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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