Lot 334
  • 334

Jean François de La Motte

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jean François de La Motte
  • A trompe l'oeil still life, with a painted landscape, a relief and a mezzotint of peasants by a cottage
  • signed lower centre: Jf de la Motte (Jf in ligature)
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The canvas has been relined the paint surface is secure under a dirty yellow varnish. There is an old restored vertical damage lower right of approx. 7 cm. as visible in the catalogue illustration. Thorough inspection under UV light is impeded by the aforementioned varnish although scattered retouchings do fluoresce. Offered in a plain gilt wood slip frame in good 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.
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