Lot 147
  • 147

BART VAN DER LECK | Boerenjongen paard leidend (Studie) (Farmboy Leading a Horse (Study))

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Boerenjongen paard leidend (Studie) (Farmboy Leading a Horse (Study))
  • gouache on paper
  • 44 by 58cm., 17 1/8 by 22 3/4 in.
  • Executed circa 1952-55.

Provenance

Family of the Artist
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Executed on tracing paper and not laid down. The sheet is attached to the mount with tape along all four edges and is folded over at the edge. The sheet is undulating, lightly time stained and foxed in places. The left, right and lower extreme edges have mount-staining. There is a minor tear to the upper left corner and light creases to the edges. Overall this work is in fair condition.
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Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the digital Catalogue raisonnĂ© of the work of Bart van der Leck currently being compiled by Cees Hilhorst at RKD, the Netherlands Institute for Art History.