- 133
Attributed to Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Jacques-Fran�ois Le Barbier
- A: Jupiter assuming the form of Diana to seduce Callisto; B: Cupid being shown to his Mother by her Attendants
Both pen and black ink and brown wash with touches of coloured washes, over black chalk;
A: bears monogram and date lower left on the rock: NE(?)..Roma 1764;
B: bears monogram lower centre: NE (?)
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 December 1972, lot 15 (as Charles-Joseph Natoire)
Condition
Both laid down on mount. There is slight discolouration to the paper in both drawings.
Cupid being shown to his Mother Diana by her Attendants:
There is a small bleach like stain at the lower right margin which overlaps onto the mount.
Overall the medium remains fairly fresh in both drawings.
"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
These two drawings, previously attributed to Natoire, are much closer in style to the work of Le Barbier.