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Gustave Le Gray (1820-1882)
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Gustave Le Gray
- The French fleet in Cherbourg harbour, 1858
Albumen print, mounted on original card.
Literature
Aubenas, S. 2002 p. 147 & cat. 158.
Condition
Some light foxing on the print surface. A mark along all four edges of the card mount, possibly from a previous window mount. Some evidence of light wear to the card mount.
"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
At the beginning of August 1858, Le Gray photographed the French fleet lying at anchor in the harbours of Brest and Cherbourg. Aesthetically, the series reflects in its rigorous horizontal composition and geometric simplicity the photographs taken at Châlons. The print offered here is most appealing: a perfect composition of the ships spread over the calm, oily surface of the sea at sundown.