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Léon de Smet
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Léon De Smet
- Still life with flowers and shells
- oil on canvas
- 80 by 100cm., 31 1/2 by 39 3/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in Brussels in the 1980s
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals no evident signs of retouching. There is a dent towards the centre of the upper edge with some associated minor pigment loss. There are some flecks of pigment loss to the green pigment of the foliage at the left-hand side of the bouquet and in places to the flowers, and there are some additional small losses to the right of the shell in the lower right quadrant and in places to the centre of the extreme right edge. There is a further spot of pigment loss to the lower right corner of the icon. The canvas is slightly undulating and there are some fly spots in places. There is a lovely thick impasto and 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."