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Georges-Jules-Victor Clairin
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges-Jules-Victor Clairin
- Elégantes dans une église espagnole
- Signé en bas à droite G Clairin
- Huile sur toile
- 110 x 140,5 cm ; 43 1/3 by 55 1/3 in
Condition
Painting is darker than the catalogue shows;
Slighlty worn on the upper part;
One restored tear on the upper red center part (6 cm); one patch on the reverse;
Very few repaints scattered on the surface;
Original canvas.
"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
Clairin a visité l'Espagne en 1868-1869 en compagnie d'Henri Regnault. Il y retourne en 1871 avec Fortuny; il est enthousiasmé par le pays et nombre de ses tableaux évoquent le souvenir de ses voyages espagnols. Citons, entre autres, les Maures vainqueurs en Espagne (1885, Agen, Hôtel de ville), le Massacre des Abencérages (Rouen, musée des Beaux Arts), ou encore le Goûter espagnol.
Ami et peintre attitré de Sarah Bernhardt, il a laissé de nombreux portraits et dessins représentant la célèbre actrice, souvent en costume de théâtre. Dans ses tableaux les visages des femmes rappellent souvent celui de Sarah Bernhardt.
Ami et peintre attitré de Sarah Bernhardt, il a laissé de nombreux portraits et dessins représentant la célèbre actrice, souvent en costume de théâtre. Dans ses tableaux les visages des femmes rappellent souvent celui de Sarah Bernhardt.