- 50
French School 18th Century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- French School
- Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Jean Baptiste Philippe, Comte de Joybert
- inscribed with sitter's name on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 32 by 25 5/8 in.
- 81.3 by 65 cm.
Condition
Lined canvas. The inscription on the lining seems to be transcribed from the original canvas. The surface is soiled and dull, and with some thinness, particularly on the hair. A long, horizontal scratch crosses the figure's forehead; a few small sprinkles of white paint and a small area of paint loss at center right. Under UV light: very small touch-ups on the face and in the background near the upper edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.