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Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre-Joseph Redouté
- Rosa bifera variegata
- Watercolour over pencil with touches of gum arabic, on vellum;
signed in pencil, lower left: P.J. Redouté.;
the mount inscribed in gold: Rosa Bifera Variegata. and bears numbering in pencil, lower right: 35
Literature
P.-J. Redouté and C.-A. Thory, Les Roses, Paris 1817-24, vol. III, pp. 85-86, engraved by Victor
Condition
Laid down at the edges to mount, which has caused a slight discolouration. A tiny spot at the centre right, but otherwise the sheet is clear and in very good 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
This form of the autumn-flowering damask rose, now extinct, had variegated leaves – a very rare phenomenon among roses.