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Jules Blancpain
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jules Blancpain
- Souvenir de Biskra
- Signé, titré et daté en bas à droite Blancpain Souvenir de Biskra, 1904
- Huile sur toile
- 39 x 69 cm ; 15 1/3 by 27 1/4 in
Condition
Original canvas.
One small loss visible on the catalogue.
Retouchings on the edge along the frame, on the bank of the oasis, in the water and in the sky.
In a wooden orientalist frame.
"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
Descendant de la famille des célèbres horlogers suisses, Jules Blancpain emprunta une autre voie en étudiant la peinture en Italie puis en France. Une santé déficiente l'amena à effectuer plusieurs séjours en Algérie à partir de 1894.