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Joseph François Ducq
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Fran�ois Ducq
- the dream of daphnis in which the nymphs foretell the safe return of chloe
- signed and dated lower right: J. Ducq 1824
- oil on canvas
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Salon, 1824, no. 81 (with its pendant, Daphnis and Chloe listening to the tale of Philetas);
Haarlem, Salon, 1825, no. 112 (with its pendant);
Ghent, Salon, 1826, no. 56 (with its pendant);
Brussels, Salon, 1827, no. 277 (with its pendant).
Haarlem, Salon, 1825, no. 112 (with its pendant);
Ghent, Salon, 1826, no. 56 (with its pendant);
Brussels, Salon, 1827, no. 277 (with its pendant).
Condition
The canvas has a fairly recent lining which has been applied sympathetically. The paint surface is atill in an excellent state of preservation, covered by a thin layer of dirt and patchy old varnish. There are only minimal retouchings, but to isolate the most obvious. there is a group above Daphnis's head and to its right, anda small group of pinpoint retouchings on his left wrist.
Offered in a painted gold frame.
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"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."