PAUL DELVAUX (Belgian, 1897-1994) NUDES IN CLASSICAL RUINS.

PAUL DELVAUX (Belgian, 1897-1994) NUDES IN CLASSICAL RUINS. Oil on canvas scene shows eight nude women seen amongst classical white marble ruins. There is a variety of Oriental rugs on the marble tile floor, three of the ladies have colorful robes. All seen under a blue and cloud sky with mountain background and large tree. Signed bottom center right “P Delvaux 10-48”. Housed in a replacement modern carved gilt wood frame that is signed “Larson-Juhl”. REFERENCE: A similar scene Sotheby’s London, lot 76 Feb. 3, 2004 which was dated 1944. We are unsure if this is a post dated study or whether this is a later copy. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: There are two canvas patches to reverse. It appears that the painting has had extensive restoration with inpainting. 9-29421 (4000-6000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	105	$2,990.00	PAUL DELVAUX (Belgian, 1897-1994) NUDES IN CLASSICAL RUINS. Oil on canvas scene shows eight nude women seen amongst classical white marble ruins. There is a variety of Oriental rugs on the marble tile floor, three of the ladies have colorful robes. All seen under a blue and cloud sky with mountain background and large tree. Signed bottom center right “P Delvaux 10-48”. Housed in a replacement modern carved gilt wood frame that is signed “Larson-Juhl”. REFERENCE: A similar scene Sotheby’s London, lot 76 Feb. 3, 2004 which was dated 1944. We are unsure if this is a post dated study or whether this is a later copy. SIZE: 25” x 30”. CONDITION: There are two canvas patches to reverse. It appears that the painting has had extensive restoration with inpainting. 9-29421 (4000-6000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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