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Gustave de Smet
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustave de Smet
- Tête de pêcheur
- signed Gust. De Smet (lower right)
- oil on paper
- 42.5 by 35.4cm., 16 3/4 by 14in.
Provenance
Galerie Oscar de Vos, Sint-Martens-Latem
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Piet Boyens, Gust. De Smet, Chronique et Analyse de l'œuvre, Antwerp, 1989, no. 471, illustrated p. 351
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, laid down on paper and attached to the overmount with tape along all four edges. All four edges are deckled. There are artist's pin holes to each of the lower corners and to the centre of the upper edge. There are small losses to the paper at the upper two corners, reinforced by the backing sheet, and two repaired tears (approx. 5mm. each) to the upper part of the left edge. There are a few spots of foxing in places and some flattened creases. This work is in overall fairly 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."