- 202
After François Boucher
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- François Boucher
- a pair of overdoors with putti collecting grapes and harvesting wheat
- a pair, both oil on canvas, both irregular shape, the former unlined
- H.80 cm W.105 cm
Condition
The first canvas is unlined whilst the second hasd been relined. Scattered retouchings, stretcher marks and restored damages are visible. The paint surface of these decorative overdoors is otherwise clean.
"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
The former a copy in reverse after Boucher's signed original in a Private Collection, Geneva; the latter a copy in reverse after Boucher's signed original in the Contini Bonacassi Collection, Florence (see A. Ananoff, Boucher, Milan 1980, p. 90, cats. 65 and 63).