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René Magritte
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- René Magritte
- LA VIE PRIVÉE
- signed Magritte (lower left)
- gouache and pen and ink on paper
- 21.1 by 15.5cm., 8 1/4 by 6 1/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Belgium
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
David Sylvester (ed.), René Magritte, Catalogue Raisonné, 1931-1948, London, 1993, vol. II, illustrated p. 368
Condition
Executed on cream wover paper, laid down onto a board. There is mount staining along the edges, not visible when framed, and a tiny indentation to the left of the lower edge. Otherwise, this work is in overall 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.
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."