Details

Provenance

Galerie von Bartha, Basel Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above)

Exhibited

Brussels, Galerie l'Époque, Marc Eemans , 1928, no. 14

Literature

Marcel Mariën, L'Activité Surréaliste en Belgique , Brussels, 1979, listed p. 178 Condition The canvas is not lined. There are two 10 by 4cm. areas of retouching, one to the chest of the male torso, the other above the breasts of the female torso. There are two areas of retouching, the larger 5 by 3cm., towards the upper right corner, a 6cm. by 3cm. area of retouching around the right leg of the male torso, and a 4 by 2cm. area of retouching to the centre left of the upper edge. There appears to be some retouching around the signature in the upper left corner and a line of scattered spots of retouching running down from the left corner of the wooden platform. All retouching is visible under UV light. This work is in fairly good condition. <br><br>Colours: The colours are slightly stronger in the original. "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."

Catalog summary

Marc Eemans FUITE signed Marc Eemans and dated 28 (upper left) oil on canvas 81.5 by 101cm., 32 1/8 by 39 3/4 in. Provenance Galerie von Bartha, Basel Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above) Exhibited Brussels, Galerie l'Époque, Marc Eemans , 1928, no. 14 Literature Marcel Mariën, L'Activité Surréaliste en Belgique , Brussels, 1979, listed p. 178 Condition The canvas is not lined. There are two 10 by 4cm. areas of retouching, one to the chest of the male torso, the other above the breasts of the female torso. There are two areas of retouching, the larger 5 by 3cm., towards the upper right corner, a 6cm. by 3cm. area of retouching around the right leg of the male torso, and a 4 by 2cm. area of retouching to the centre left of the upper edge. There appears to be some retouching around the signature in the upper left corner and a line of scattered spots of retouching running down from the left corner of the wooden platform. All retouching is visible under UV light. This work is in fairly good condition. <br><br>Colours: The colours are slightly stronger in the original. "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."