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Eugène-Samuel-Auguste Fromentin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Eugène-Samuel-Auguste Fromentin
- La chasse au faucon
- Monogrammé en bas à droite EF
- Aquarelle sur papier
- 31,5 x 22,7 cm ; 12 1/3 by 9 in
Condition
The watercolour is slightly more yellow than image shows.
Worn in places ; some small stains
Good overall condition
"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
Fromentin est l'un des grands artistes orientalistes français. Très jeune, il découvrit l'Afrique du Nord, et a peint plusieurs scènes de fauconnerie dont la fameuse Chasse au faucon en Algérie : la curée, conservée au musée d'Orsay.