Lot 210
  • 210

Ennemond-Alexandre Petitot Lyon 1727 - 1801 Parma

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ennemond-Alexandre Petitot
  • apollo destroying the python
  • bears inscription in pen and brown ink on the back of the mount: C. Ennemond alexandre Petitot No. 27, and the same attribution on a small label on the front of the mount.
  • grey wash over black chalk

Condition

Laid down on an old mount. Various creases, top right corner, bottom left corner; some surface wear, small area of loss to right of horses' hooves at right side.
"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

Pétitot was primarily active as an architect at the court of Parma.  For further information, see L'arte a Parma dai Farnese ai Borbone, exhibition catalogue, Parma, Palazzo della Pilota, 1979, pp. 270-275.