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Gustave de Smet
Estimate
28,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustave de Smet
- Les Vaches dans une mène vers l'Étable
- signed Gust. De Smet (lower left); titled on the reverse
- oil on paper laid down on card
- 72 by 104.1cm., 28 3/8 by 41in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Condition
Executed on paper, laid down on board. There is a milky varnish through which the UV light cannot fully penetrate. UV examination reveals some intermitten spots of retouching to parts of all four edges. There are some lines of frame rubbing to parts of all four extreme edges. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Overall warmer in the original when compared to the printed catalogue illustration.
"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."