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Emile Claus
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Emile Claus
- Jeune fille aux cheveux blonds
- signed Emile Claus upper right
- oil on canvas
- 43.5 by 34cm., 17 by 13¼in.
Provenance
Wife of the artist
Acquired by the family of the present owner circa 1939; thence by decent
Acquired by the family of the present owner circa 1939; thence by decent
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. With the exception of a couple of pin-head sized darker spots in the background and in the girl's hair, as visible in the catalogue illustration, and of two small spots of cosmetic retouching in her nostril and left eye, as visible under ultra-violet light, this work is virtually untouched and ready to hang.
Presented in a simple gilt frame.
"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."