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Walter Gay
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Walter Gay
- A Bureau Plat Set with Flowers
- signed Walter Gay and dedicated a l'ami Flameng (lower right)
- oil on board
- 18 by 21 1/2 inches
- (45.8 by 54.5 cm)
Provenance
François Flameng, Paris (acquired as a gift directly from the artist)
By descent from the above, the grandfather of the present owner
By descent from the above, the grandfather of the present owner
Condition
in good condition; board is quite thick, but brittle, so that edges are a bit worn
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
François Flameng (1856–1923) was a highly acclaimed and popular painter of late nineteenth and early twentieth century France. He was best known for his portraits of celebrities (Queen Alexandra, consort of King Edward VII, Auguste Rodin and the wife of Sir Joseph Duveen, Elsie Salomon Duveen among them) and historical events (the battles of World War I were a specialty). Flameng's close circle of artist friends included painters John Singer Sargent and Jean-Léon Gérôme.