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November 30, 2010

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LOT 33

Lot 33

Florent Willems (1823-1905)

Florent Willems (1823-1905)
Lot 33 Details
Florent Willems (1823-1905), Belgian

THE ENGAGEMENT

Oil on cradled panel; signed and dated Juillet 1866 lower left
39.5" x 31" — 100.3 x 78.7 cm.

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

Realised: $15,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Art Gallery Lampens Fine Paintings, Brussels from whom purchased by Mr. R.H. Falls, Ottawa, Chairman of the Nato Military Committee from 1981-1983 with a copy of the original receipt dated September 28, 1981 and a photo document;
By descent

Literature:

According to the original gallery receipt, this work was reproduced in “Arts Antiques Auctions”, in October, 1981

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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