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Nadar (Gaspard-Félix Tournachon) (1820-1910)
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nadar
- Portrait of Jean Journet, 1857
Albumen print, mounted on original card. Signed 'Nadar 113 St. Lazare' in ink at lower right. The board with a 'Papeterie Belville Chaussée d'Antin Paris' blindstamp in the upper left corner.
Literature
Aubenas, Sylvie & Anne Biroleau (eds.), Portraits/Visages, 1853-2003, Gallimard, Paris, 2003, p. 54.
Condition
The print faded allover, notably in the lower left area. Tiny spots of old retouching quite visible. The card with traces of slight foxing. No scratches or other "handling marks".
"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
This portrait is from a series of studies Felix Nadar made of Jean Journet (1799-1861) in 1857. The 'apostle' of the utopian Socialist doctrine by Charles Fourier (1772-1837) was highly admired by Nadar who represents him as a saint in the style of classical Spanish painting.