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Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre-Joseph Redouté
- Rosa bifera officinalis
- Watercolour over pencil, on vellum prepared white;
signed in pencil, lower left: P.J. Redouté.;
the mount inscribed in gold: Rosa bifera officinalis. and bears numbering in pencil, lower right: 33
Literature
P.-J. Redouté and C.-A. Thory, Les Roses, Paris 1817-24, vol. I, pp. 107-108, engraved by Langlois
Condition
Laid down on mount. Some shadowing at the edges of the sheet from the glue on the verso. A small area of rubbing to the bottom of the leaf at the lower right, causing a few losses to the pigment. Otherwise the sheet is in good condition, the watercolour strong.
"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
The 'Four seasons rose', known since the 16th century, was the first western rose to flower more than once. It is one of the most important of all historic roses.