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Etienne-Antoine-Eugène Ronjat
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Etienne-Antoine-Eugène Ronjat
- Chasse au daim pour la Saint- Hubert, en 1818, dans les bois de Meudon ou le passage de l'eau dans l'étang de Ville-d'Avray en présence du Comte d'Artois (futur Charles X) et du duc de Berry.
- Signé en bas vers la droite: E. Ronjat d'après Carle Vernet
- Huile sur toile
- 227,5 x 329 cm ; 89 1/2 by 129 1/2 in.
Condition
Original canvas.
There is a tear and a scratch in the centre of the sky-area visible on the reproduction. A scratch on the sky-area next to the closed gate (on the left-hand side). Several scratches on the group of the dogs, scattered on the surface. A scratch on the horseshoe above the signature.
A brown mark is visible on the upper-centre part of the sky area.
Requires a cleaning.
A simple gilt black wooden frame.
Under ultraviolet light:
Several repaints on the surface, notably on the sky-area. There are some repaints along the frame on the upper part and along the boards.
"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
Etienne Ronjat figura au Salon de 1850 à 1869. Le musée de Rochefort possède de lui une copie du Radeau de la Méduse.
Notre tableau est une copie d'après la Chasse au daim pour la Saint-Hubert, en 1818, dans les bois de Meudon, commandée à Carle Vernet en 1825 pour la somme de 8 000 FF, et exposée au Salon de 1827 (Paris, Musée du Louvre).
Second fils du Comte d'Artois, futur Charles X, le duc de Berry était, sous la Restauration, le chasseur le plus actif de la famille royale. Parmi les protagonistes de cette scène, tous identifiés, le duc apparait dans la livrée d'Artois, vert forêt à parements amarante.