Lot 328
  • 328

Léon Spilliaert

Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 EUR
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Description

  • Léon Spilliaert
  • Jeune fille accoudée au bastingage, face au port
  • signed L. Spilliaert (lower right), dated S 1909 (upper right)
  • pastel, wax crayons, gouache, brush and ink and black crayon on paper
  • 55,3 x 72 cm; 21 3/4 x 28 3/8 in.

Provenance

Emilien-Mathieu de Albytre, Liege (acquired circa 1925-30)
Private Collection, Saint-Cloud (by descent from the above and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 21, 2005, lot 145)
Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Executed on white wove paper, laid down on thin restorer's paper. There is a circular repaired tear (approx 6 cm diameter) towards the centre of the left edge. There is some abrasion along 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."