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François Octavien
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- François Octavien
- La bascule ; La fête galante
- Les deux, signés en bas à droite: octavien
- Huile sur toile, une paire
Provenance
Charles-Auguste, duc de Morny (1811-1865);
Marquis de La Valette (1849-1907);
Lady Emily Fitzmaurice (1886-1939);
Almarus Edward Henry Digby-Fitzmaurice (1889-1950)
(d'après une étiquette au dos);
Galerie Heim, en 1968.
Condition
(1) The seesaw
The painting is in very good overall condition.
It has an old relining correctly done.
The is no restoration visible to the naked eye.
UV light:
Under a uniform green varnish.
No restoration visible.
(2) Elegant company dancing in a wooded landscape:
The painting is in good overall condition.
It has an old relining correctly done.
UV light:
Under a uniform green varnish.
There are some small retouchings on the male figure to the far right.
Some thin retouchings in the yellow dress of the woman to the right, in the feet and hat of the man in the foreground.
The paintings would definitely benefit from a cleaning.
"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."