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MARCEL DELMOTTE | Jeune mineur
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Marcel Delmotte
- Jeune mineur
- signed M Delmotte and dated 1958 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 239 by 112cm.,94 1/8 by 44 1/8 in.
- Painted in 1958.
Provenance
Goulds International, Belgium
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1989
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1989
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals a milky varnish preventing the UV light from penetrating, however, there appear to be spots of retouching to the figure’s shoes and eyes. There is a small paint loss to the lower left corner. There is a network of fine lines of craquelure throughout the composition with a few associated paint losses, notably to left of the model’s hip, to the left of the figure’s shoulder and above the model’s head. There is a small pinhole with associated paint loss to the figure’s chest. This work is in overall fairly good condition and may benefit from a light clean.
"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."