- 61
Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre-Joseph Redouté
- Rosa centifolia crenata
- Watercolour over pencil, within gold framing lines, on vellum prepared white;
signed in gold ink, lower left: P.J. Redouté.;
the mount inscribed in gold: Rosa Centifolia crenata. and bears numbering in pencil, lower right: 46
Literature
P.-J. Redouté and C.-A. Thory, Les Roses, Paris 1817-24, vol. II, pp. 65-66, engraved by Chapuy
Condition
Laid down at edges to mount, which has caused a slight discolouration at the lower edge. There is some slight wrinkling to the vellum in the right half of the sheet. Two tiny dark spot stains in the upper quarter. Otherwise the condition is very good and the watercolour strong and fresh.
"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
Raised by André du Pont (1756-1817), but now lost to cultivation. See also lot 59.