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Théo van Rysselberghe
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Théo van Rysselberghe
- Etude pour Les Baigneuses sous les pins
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 1923 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 60 by 72.7cm., 23 5/8 by 28 5/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired in London in the 1960s by the grandmother of the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some intermittent spots of retouching along the upper edge, and a fine line of intermittent re-touching (approx 5cm below the upper edge) possibly due to previous framing where the canvas was originally folded. There are a few further scattered spots and lines of retouching, the most visible of which (approx. 2cm) is towards the centre of the left edge, and a few spots and lines to the back of the central figure. There is some paint loss primarily towards the right part of the upper edge, and a pin-hole sized fleck to the centre of the largest tree.There is some shrinkage below the standing figure's proper left hands, and some further shrinkage visible across all three figures. This work is in overall 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."