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Emanuel Stanek
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Emanuel Stanek
- Le marchand d'esclaves
- Signé et situé en bas à droite Stanek Paris
- Huile sur toile
- 90,4 x 147,8 cm ; 35 2/3 by 58 in
Condition
Relined;
The painting is slightly more yellow than the photo shows; the blue drapery is slightly clearer;
Some retouchings appear under the UV light, especially on the blue drapery, on the body of the naked slaves and on the face of the slave dealer
"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
Le sujet de notre tableau pourrait être inspiré du poème d'Alfred de Musset Namouna. Ce texte, publié en 1832, raconte l'histoire d'Hassan, jeune homme vivant en Orient qui achetait deux esclaves par mois et les renvoyait rapidement afin de ne pas s'y attacher. Il acheta Namouna, jeune espagnole, qui subit le même sort que les autres mais décida de le revoir et trouva un marchand qui la vendit une seconde fois à Hassan. Notre tableau illustre probablement la seconde présentation de Namouna à Hassan.