Lot 327
  • 327

Paul Delvaux

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description

  • Paul Delvaux
  • Projet pour le Métro de Bruxelles
  • signed with the initials P.D., dated 9.6.78  and inscribed S.T.I.B (lower right)
  • pen and brush and ink and watercolour on paper
  • 17.8 by 101.4cm., 7 by 39 7/8 in.

Provenance

Galerie Guy Pieters, Knokke-Le-Zoute
Private Collection, Belgium (acquired from the above in 1997; sale: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2007, lot 183)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at all four corners and at the centre of the upper and lower edges and floating in the mount. The right, left and lower edges are deckled. There is a loss to the lower left corner and a few stains towards the centre of the left edge, the largest of which is approx. 1.5cm long. The sheet is slightly undulating. There is some discoloration along the centre of the lower edge. This work is in good overall 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."