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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Centaure enlevant une femme
- Porte le cachet rouge de la vente en bas à gauche (L.220-édition informatisée)
- Mine de plomb sur papier
- 18 x 26 cm ; 7 by 10 1/4 in
Provenance
Vente Barye, Paris hôtel Drouot (Maître Pillet), 7-12 février 1876
Condition
the sheet is loose; it has been folded in six parts and it bears the traces of the folds; several slanting folds in the corners; all folds are visible on the photography; several foxing scattered over the surface
"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
Barye a beaucoup étudié d'après l'Antique et les grands peintres et sculpteurs du passé. Notre dessin est probablement un croquis d'après l'oeuvre d'un maître. Mais on ne peut exclure qu'il s'agisse d'une première pensée pour un groupe non réalisé.