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Lot 345
  • 345

Théo van Rysselberghe

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • Théo van Rysselberghe
  • La baie au soleil couchant (Saint Clair)
  • signed with the artist's monogram and dated 1916 (lower left)
  • oil on card laid down on canvas
  • 46 by 65cm., 18 by 25 5/8 in.

Provenance

Private Collection, Oslo (acquired in France circa 1930s)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Painted on card laid down on canvas by the artist. The canvas is not lined and UV examination reveals no evidence of retouching. There are a few artist's pinholes to the upper, lower, and right corners and two small tears to the lower right corner.There is a diagonal crease to the card in the lower left corner. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition. Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue.
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