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Léon de Smet
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon De Smet
- Park in the morning mist (Hyde Park)
- signed Léon de Smet and dated 1915 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 64 by 76.3cm., 25 1/4 by 30in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner by 1990
Literature
Piet Boyens & Hans Bosschaert, Léon de Smet, Tielt, 1994, n.n., illustrated in colour p. 136
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals two thin lines of fluorescence, possibly pertaining to transfer of the gilt from the frame, running along the lower part of the extreme left edge and the centre part of the extreme upper edge. There is one pin hole to the lower part of the right edge and another to the upper part of the left edge. There is a tiny spot of paint loss to the thick pigment to the centre of the upper right quadrant. There is an old layer of varnish which could be removed by a conservator. Overall this work is in very 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."