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Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Baptiste Pillement
- a pastoral landscape with shepherds resting by a river and farm buildings beyond
- Pastel on a gesso preparation, on canvas;
signed and dated lower left: Jean Pillement / 1804
Provenance
With Georges Mayer, Paris (his label on reverse of frame)
Condition
There are some losses to the surface at the edges, particularly at the lower left corner. Some rubbing along the left and right edges, and two small losses above the lower right corner. There are some light cracks throughout: at the upper centre, to the right of the upper edge and along the lower edge. However, none of this damage is particularly noticeable and overall the drawing makes a very good impression.
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.