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LÉON DE SMET | Fleurs et coquillages
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fleurs et coquillages
- signed Léon de Smet and dated 1921 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 70.5 by 80cm., 27 3/4 by 31 1/2 in.
- Painted in 1921.
Provenance
Galerie Robert Finck, Brussels
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 20th June 2007, lot 461)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 20th June 2007, lot 461)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Brussels, Galerie Robert Finck, D'Emile Claus à nos jours, circa 1970-76, no. 16, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
The canvas is not lined and inspection under UV light reveals a few scattered spots of retouching to one of the flowers in the upper right quadrant, the largest measuring 2.5cm, and a further line of retouching in the lower left corner running parallel to the lower left edge measuring 2cm. There are a few further very minor spots of retouching to the extreme edges consistent with frame abrasion. 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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Piet Boyens.