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Léon Spilliaert
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon Spilliaert
- Intérieur à la fenêtre entrouverte
- signed L. Spilliaert and dated 28 (lower right); signed L. Spilliaert and dated 1907 (lower right, partially cut and visible)
- watercolour, gouache and wash on paper
- 61.6 by 46.5cm., 24 1/4 by 18 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owners circa 1960
Exhibited
Stuttgart, Sculpteurs belges et leurs dessins, 1966
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount along the upper edge. The sheet is slightly time-stained, with some spots of foxing marks to the blue central element. All four edges are slightly unevenly cut, with one minor tear to the lower part of the left extreme edge. There is some minor tape residue to the upper left corner. This work is in overall 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."