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Félix Labisse
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Félix Labisse
- Don Quichotte et la lune
- signed F. LABISSE and dated 30 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 23 3/4 x 28 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private collection, Belgium (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by the descent to the present owner
Thence by the descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Ostende, Kursaal, Peintres d'Ostende, 1930
Literature
Jean Cassou, Labisse: catalogue de l'œuvre peint, 1927-1979, Brussels, 1979, no. 32, listed p. 35 (non illustrated)
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a few flecks of pigment loss to the upper part of the right edge and a few further very minor flecks to the centremost tree, some small areas of paint shrinkage to the lower right corner and some fine lines of craquellure in places. There are some scattered fly spots. There is a small area of abrasion to the right part of the lower edge. This work is in 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."