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Alexandre Leblanc
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Alexandre Leblanc
- Vue du Palais de la Seigneurie à Florence
- Signé et daté en bas à gauche Mr Alexandre Leblanc en 1845
- Huile sur toile
- 57 x 73cm ; 22 1/2 by 28 3/4 in
Exhibited
Très probablement, Paris, Salon de 1845, n° 1011, titré Vue de la place du Grand-Duc à Florence
Condition
The visual in the catalogue is slightly too pink, especially on the façade of the Seigneurie illuminated by the sun.
Under UV light, repaints scattered on the surface are visible, as well as on the borders.
Small cracks have been filles, especially by the statue of Cosme the 1st, and on the side of the Seigneurie facing the public. Small repaints on the cavalier are also visible.
"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
On aperçoit à l'arrière-plan la fameuse Loggia dei Lanzi, qui accueillit à l'époque du Grand-Duc Côme Ier de Médicis une garnison de lansquenets. Sur la place se trouve une statue équestre de Côme Ier.