- 55
Jacques Stella
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques Stella
- The Finding of Moses
- Oil on copper, reinforced
Condition
A l'oeil nu, le tableau apparaît dans un état de conservation très satisfaisant. ll est peint sur un cuivre parfaitement droit qui est renforcé d'une structure de bois à l'arrière. Le tableau est sous un vernis légèrement sale qui a besoin d'être allégé. On ne remarque aucune restauration à l'oeil nu.
A la lampe UV : vernis vert uniforme. Pas de restauration.
To the naked eye, the painting is in a very satisfying condition. It is painted on a perfectly straight cupper board reinforced by a piece of wood on its back. The painting is under a slightly dirty varnish which needs to be lighted. We cannot see any restoration to the naked eye.
Under the UV light : it is under a green uniform varnish. No restoration.
"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
Unknown until now, this charming small copper is comparable with early works from Jacques Stella's career and therefore from the Roman period right after the artist's departure to Florence around 1623-1634.
Landscapes are rare in the painter's production. However, we propose to compare our painting to Saint Cecilia, signed and dated 1626, also on copper housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Rennes, France. There we find this tree-lined perspective with the presence of architectures and their facades with very Italian chromatics. In addition, the type of female faces with soft colors and thin golden highlights in the draperies are all elements that characterize the painter's style during the early Roman works.
Landscapes are rare in the painter's production. However, we propose to compare our painting to Saint Cecilia, signed and dated 1626, also on copper housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Rennes, France. There we find this tree-lined perspective with the presence of architectures and their facades with very Italian chromatics. In addition, the type of female faces with soft colors and thin golden highlights in the draperies are all elements that characterize the painter's style during the early Roman works.