Lot 7
  • 7

Edmond Delescluze

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Edmond Delescluze
  • L'Allégorie
  • signed Edmond Delescluze lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 105 by 96cm., 41¼ by 37¾in.

Provenance

Private collection, Brussels (acquired from the artist)

Condition

The canvas has not been lined. There is a minor indentation in the upper right quadrant, approximately 38cm. from the top edge and circa 10cm. from the right edge. Under ultra-violet light a few small spots in the left leg of the blue figure and towards the centre right edge of the canvas fluoresce, possibly related to retouching. The picture is in good overall condition and ready to hang. Presented in a narrow gilt floating frame.
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Catalogue Note

See also lots 76-78.