- 784
Attributed to Nicolas-André Monsiau
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Nicolas-André Monsiau
- The Capture of Samson
- oil on canvas
- 77 1/2 by 106 1/4 in.
- 196.9 by 269.9 cm
Provenance
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, lot 160 (as Circle of Jean-François-Pierre Peyron entitled The Capture of Samson)
Exhibited
Palm Beach, Society of the Four Arts Plaza, The Grand Prix de Rome: Paintings from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Febuary-March 10, 1985 (as by Joseph-Desire Court, entitled Samson and Delilah)
Literature
R. Hurlburt, "Grand Prix paintings appeal beyond academia", in Sun-Sentinel, Febuary 24, 1985, reproduced p. 46. (as Joseph-Desire Court)
Condition
In fairly good condition. Some obvious repaired tears visible - most noticeably in the figure of Samson, at top center in background, and in other areas. Not examined under UV.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.