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Louis Joseph Watteau, dit Watteau de Lille
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis Joseph Watteau, dit Watteau de Lille
- La musique militaire
- Signé et daté en bas à droite L. Watteau 1781
Ancien numéro d'inventaire au dos 15997 - Huile sur panneau
Provenance
Collection Wildenstein, Londres, en 1936-1947;
Collection J. Schmeidler;
Vente, Sotheby's Londres, 24 mars 1965, lot 105 (comme 'François Watteau');
Collection Cramer, La Haye, en 1965.
Collection J. Schmeidler;
Vente, Sotheby's Londres, 24 mars 1965, lot 105 (comme 'François Watteau');
Collection Cramer, La Haye, en 1965.
Exhibited
Explication des peintures, sculptures, gravures, desseins, et autres ouvrages, exposés dans le Salon de l'Académie des Arts de la ville de Lille, depuis le 30 août jusqu'au 6 septembre 1781, par les Peintres, Sculpteurs, et autres Artistes, et Amateurs de la même Ville, Lille, 1781, no. 5.
Literature
P. Marmottan, Notice historique et critique sur les peintres Louis et François Watteau, dits Watteau de Lille, Paris, 1889, p. 57;
G. Maës, Les Watteau de Lille, Louis Watteau (1731-1798), François Watteau (1758-1823), Paris, 1998, p. 219, no. LP 162, reproduit (localisation inconnue).
G. Maës, Les Watteau de Lille, Louis Watteau (1731-1798), François Watteau (1758-1823), Paris, 1998, p. 219, no. LP 162, reproduit (localisation inconnue).
Condition
The actual painting is a bit warmer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The panel is bevelled along all edges except for the left side and consists of one plank.
The paint surface is in good condition. A minor dent is visible upper left as well as some pinpoint spots of paint loss in the lower centre.
The paint surface is under a transparent, but slightly yellowed varnish layer.
Inspection under UV-light is largely impeded by the varnish layer, but reveals areas of retouching in the sky throughout as well as minor strengthening of the figures.
Otherwise no damages become apparent.
The painting is offered in an ornate, gilt wood frame, in 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Louis Joseph Watteau met ici en scène une beuverie de soldats adoucie par les charmes d'un concert champêtre. Notre tableau avait pour pendant une œuvre illustrant un sujet similaire, intitulée Soldats faisant la débauche et réalisée vers 1781 (œuvre perdue ; voir G. Maës, op. cit., p. 220, no. LP 163).