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Attribué à Jean-Louis-André-Théodore Géricault
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Louis-André-Théodore Géricault
- Les deux lutteurs
- Plume et encre brune
- 80 x 134 mm
Exhibited
Goya, Das Zeitalter des Revolutionen, Hambourg, Hamburger Kunsthalle, 1980-81, no. 528
Literature
Germain Bazin, Théodore Géricault: Etude critique, documents et catalogue raisonné, Wildenstein, Paris 1987, t. V, reproduit sous le no. 1705, p. 229
Condition
A number of small stains scattered over the surface, visible on image. The catalogue's illustration is sligthly pinker than drawing is. Framed.
"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
Le XIXe siècle assiste au développement d'un nouveau sport, la boxe anglaise, dont Géricault s'inspira dans quelques dessins de boxeurs, et parfois de lutteurs pris sur le vif. Géricault aimait représenter des lutteurs nus qui lui permettaient de dépeindre la musculature des personnages.
The 19th century saw the emergence of a new sport, 'la boxe anglaise', which provided Géricault with the inspiration for several drawings of boxers, and sometimes wrestlers, drawn from life. Géricault liked to show the combatants naked, giving him the opportunity to depict the musculature of the figures.