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Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre-Joseph Redouté
- Rosa alpina flore variegato
- Watercolour over pencil on vellum;
signed in black ink, lower left: P.J. Redouté. and bears illegible pencil numbering, lower right;
the mount inscribed in gold: Rosa Alpina flore variegato. and bears faint pencil numbering, lower right: 194 (?)
Literature
P.-J. Redouté and C.-A. Thory, Les Roses, Paris 1817-24, vol. II, pp. 55-56, engraved by Chapuy
Condition
The drawing has been laid down on the mount at the edges, which has caused a slight shadowing at the margins. Otherwise the sheet is in excellent 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
A form of the wild (but thornless) 'Alpine' rose with unusually striped petals. Today the rose, now known as Rosa pendulina 'Flore Variegato', is probably extinct in cultivation.