- 74
Ecole française du début du XIXe siècle
Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description
- Portait présumé de Gabriel Delessert; Portrait de François-Marie Delessert avec un enfant à l'arrière plan
- L'un, fusain avec rehauts de blanc sur papier;
L'autre, lavis de bistre avec rehauts de blanc sur traits de crayon noir sur papier; un lot de deux - 23,5 x 21 cm ; 9 1/4 by 8 1/4 in., et 25 x 19,5 cm ; 10 by 7 2/3 in.
Condition
a) Very good overall condition.
Old mark along the board is visible on the reproduction. The paper is slightly crinkled.
The drawing has moved inside his frame.
Wooden blackened frame.
b) Good overall condition.
Brown marks, specially on the lower part, are visible on the reproduction. There is a scratch on the upper right-hand corner of the image.
Yellow wooden 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
François-Marie (1780-1868) et Gabriel (1786-1858) étaient les frères de Benjamin Delessert (1773-1847), régent de la Banque de France, propriétaire d'un important domaine rue de Passy et député de Paris. La fille de François-Marie, Caroline, épousa Jean-Henri Hottinguer en 1832.