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Paul Delvaux
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Delvaux
- La Galerie Bortier
- signed P. Delvaux and dated 19-10-56 (lower right)
- watercolour and pen and ink on paper
- 48.2 by 67.2cm., 18 3/4 by 26 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired directly from the artist circa 1960)
Private Collection, Belgium (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, London, 7th February 2002, lot 388)
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Private Collection, Belgium (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, London, 7th February 2002, lot 388)
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Exhibited
Osaka, Musée d'Art de Daimaru; Kyoto, Musée d'Art de Daimaru; Tokyo, Musée d'Art d'Isetan (& travelling in Japan), Paul Delvaux, 1989-90, no. 80, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and t-hinged to the mount along the upper edge. All four edges are deckled with restorer's tape along the reverse of each edge. The sheet is slightly time-stained. There is a tiny speck of paint loss towards the lower left corner. Otherwise 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."