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Jacques Majorelle
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 EUR
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Description
- Jacques Majorelle
- La halte du soir ou Le faucon
- Signé et situé en bas à droite J. Majorelle Gui'ramet
- Huile sur toile
- 77,5 x 98,5 cm ; 30 1/2 by 38 3/4 in
Exhibited
Jacques Majorelle, rétrospective, Nancy, 1 décembre 1999 - 6 février 2000, Paris Institut du monde arabe 23 février - 9 avril 2000, reproduit au catalogue page 108, répertorié page 200.
Condition
Very good overall condition. Original canvas. Very tiny sinking in the figure sitted in the center
"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
Exécuté vers 1940.
La fauconnerie a été florissante pendant plusieurs siècles dans tout le Maghreb, ce fut un sujet qui inspira beaucoup les peintres orientalistes des XIXème et XXème siècles, Eugène Fromentin, Henri Rousseau, Georges Scott ou encore Edouard Doigneau. Ces peintres aimèrent montrer avec quel faste on chassait au faucon en Algérie et au Maroc.
Notre tableau représente une halte après une chasse, on y voit un homme portant un faucon, sujet d'attention de tout un groupe de personnages.
L'art de la fauconnerie est une tradition maintenue au Maroc grâce à l'intérêt particulier que lui ont porté les souverains du royaume.
Le faucon est un oiseau très important au Maroc car il est considéré comme un animal sacré.