LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on board

Size Notes:

73,1 x 60,2 cm

Markings:

monogramed VRand dated 1913(towards upper right)

Condition:

Executed on board. The board is sound with a slight convex bow. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. The edges are uneven with nicks and small losses in places. There are artist's pinholes in all four corners and at intermittent points along each edge. There are three fine surface scratches towards the centre of the lower edge. There a few scattered spots of pigment loss in places, most noticeably to the lower right edge, towards the lower left corner and above the artist's monogram. There are a few smaller specks of paint loss in the green pigment of the bouquet. 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."

Exhibited:

Galerie Georges Giroux, Brussels;
Lucien Hauman (acquired from the above in 1921);
Mlle Hauman, Brussels;
Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature:

Paris, Galerie Druet, ; Théo van Rysselberghe, 1913, no. 30 (titled ; Abutilon et faux poivrier);
Laren, Larense Kunsthandel, ; Théo van Rysselberghe, 1913, no. 54 (titled ; Abutilon et faux-poivrier);
Brussels, Galerie Georges Giroux, ; Esthétique Nouvelle, 1921, no. 205 (titled ; Bouquet de faux-poivriers et d'abutilon);
Brussels, Galerie Giroux, ; Rétrospective Théo van Rysselberghe, 1927, no. 67 (titled ; Faux-poivriers et abutilons);
Copenhagen, Carlsberg Glyptotek, ; Belgisk Kunst, 1931, no. 172 (titled ; Poivrier et Abutilon);
Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts & The Hague, Gemeentemuseum Den Haag,;  Théo van Rysselberghe, 2006, n.n., illustrated in the catalogue

Provenance:

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Olivier Bertrand and it will be included in his forthcoming ; <em>Catalogue raisonné</em>.