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Armand Point
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Armand Point
- by the lake
- signed A. Point lower left
- sanguine on paper
- 64 by 49cm., 25 by 19in.
Provenance
Piccadilly Gallery, London
Exhibited
London, Piccadilly Gallery, Symbolists, June 1970
Literature
John Milner, Symbolists and Decadents, London, 1971, p. 83, illustrated (with incorrect measurements)
Condition
Unexamined out of frame and under glass. Apart from a small tear to the upper right edge (approx. 2cm.), some scattered pinhead-sized spots of discolouration to the torso of the figure, artist's pinholes to the corners of the sheet and a small spot of foxing to the upper left, this work is in good condition, with fine detail. Held in a decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame with striations and rosettes, under glass.
"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
Point was born in Algeria, but moved to Paris in 1888. He was influenced by Ruskin, the Pre-Raphaelites and the Arts and Craft Movement, and took inspiration from the works of Leonardo and Boticello – both technically and iconographically. In 1896 he founded a group called 'Hauteclaire', which produced under his direction a large number of ornamental objects. Point was an important contributor to Sâr Péladan's Salon de la Rose+Croix, where he exhibited from 1892-1896.