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THÉO VAN RYSSELBERGHE | Maria van Rysselberghe
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Théo van Rysselberghe
- Maria van Rysselberghe
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 1898 (lower left)
- watercolour, gouache and chalk on paper
- 27 by 24cm., 10 1/4 by 9 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1898.
Provenance
Kunsthandel E.J. van Wisselingh & Co, Amsterdam
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1970
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1970
Literature
Tableau, June 1992, vol. XIV
Ronald Feltkamp, Théo van Rysselberghe 1862-1926, Brussels, 1993, no. 1898-020, illustrated p. 320
Ronald Feltkamp, Théo van Rysselberghe 1862-1926, Brussels, 1993, no. 1898-020, illustrated p. 320
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to its mount at two places on the upper edge. The sheet is time-stained, and there is some further mount staining to the extreme edges. There is a flattened crease running from the centre of the left edge (measuring approximately 6cm). There are spots of foxing throughout the sheet noticeably to the background in the lower left and upper half of the composition. This work is in overall fairly 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
This work is a sketch for the artist's portrait Mme Théo Van Rysselberghe et sa fille Élisabeth.
To be included in the forthcoming van Rysselberghe online Catalogue raisonnée being prepared by Ronald Feltkamp. We thank Olivier Bertrand for providing additional information on this painting which will be included in his Théo van Rysselberghe Catalogue raisonné.
To be included in the forthcoming van Rysselberghe online Catalogue raisonnée being prepared by Ronald Feltkamp. We thank Olivier Bertrand for providing additional information on this painting which will be included in his Théo van Rysselberghe Catalogue raisonné.