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Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Pillement
- A river landscape with figures fleeing a burning village
- signed and dated lower left: Jean Pillement/ 1795
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 20 February 1981, lot 29;
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 4 December 1997, lot 220, where acquired by the present collector.
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 4 December 1997, lot 220, where acquired by the present collector.
Condition
The painting is cooler in tone and less yellow than the catalogue illustration. The canvas has been relined and appears in good condition, with the impasto well preserved and with no obvious damages. The thick varnish has discoloured a little. Inspection under UV light confirms the excellent condition, with only two small retouched surface scratches as well as some minor frame abrasion along the lower edge.
Offered in modern reproduction carved and gilt wood frame.
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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."