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Claude-Louis Desrais
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Claude-Louis Desrais
- job on the dung-hill, scolded by his wife
Pen and black ink and brown wash, heightened with white, over black chalk, on paper washed yellow, within brown ink framing lines;
signed and dated in brown ink, lower centre: C.L. desrais 1769
Provenance
Bears unidentified collector's mark, lower right;
bears shelf numbering in brown ink on reverse of old mount: N.1224 C / W 235 . 10
bears shelf numbering in brown ink on reverse of old mount: N.1224 C / W 235 . 10
Condition
Unframed. Laid down on old mount. There is some slight discolouration in the upper right corner, and also some small spot stains, but otherwise the condition is fine, the medium still strong.
"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."