- 146
French School circa 1700
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- study of the head of a wild cat
- inscribed in red chalk, upper right: Bon
- red and black chalk and stumping, heightened with white;
bears signature in brown ink, lower left: J. Sarrazin; bears initials in black ink: J.G.
Condition
Unframed. Laid down on an old sheet, which is attached to a larger piece of card. The sheet is somewhat abraded, with a loss at the centre of the lower edge (made up), and some damage to the lower half of the left edge. There are also some vertical creases from the paper being laid down, and also some slight yellowing along the margins, possibly from the backing glue. The sheet is slightly foxed, and a little yellowed. The chalk, however, is still quite strong.
"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
Although various artists with the name Sarrazin are recorded, none are known to have been active circa 1700, the period from which this vigorous study must date.