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Théodore Chassériau
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Théodore Chassériau
- Tete de jeune algerienne juive
- stamped with the Vente Chassériau wax seal on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 52.8 by 40.4cm., 20¾ by 16in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Condition
Original canvas. There are a few scattered spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to the upper left corner and to two horizontal, parallel lines of scattered minor paint loss at the centre. Apart from pinholes to the upper left corner and two minor tears (approx. 0.4cm.) to the extreme upper and lower corners, this work is in good condition, with a strong surface and rich, bright colours, and ready to hang. Held in a decorative, muted gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame.
"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
Painted in 1855, the present work relates to an oil on panel of similar dimensions by Chassériau, painted in 1856 (Marc Sandoz, Théodore Chassériau, Paris, 1974, p. 220, no. 108, illustrated).
FIG. 1, The Vente Chassériau wax seal on the stretcher