Lot 142
  • 142

Théodore Rousseau

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Théodore Rousseau
  • Le chemin de paris, forêt de Fontainebleau
  • Cachet de la vente (L.2436) en bas à droite
  • Aquarelle sur traits de crayon noir

    Théodore Rousseau ; The road to Paris  in Fontainebleau forest ;  Stamped with the sale stamp (L.2436) lower right  ; Watercolour over pencil
  • 13 x 21 cm ; 5 by 8 1/4 in

Provenance

Vente Rousseau, 27-30 avril 1868, Paris
Vente Sotheby's Londres, 15 juin 1994, n°59, acquis par l'actuel propriétaire.

Exhibited

Antoine Terrasse, L'Univers de Théodore Rousseau, Paris, 1976, repr.p. 13.
Michel Schulman, Théodore Rousseau, Catalogue Raisonné de l'Oeuvre Graphique, Paris, 1997, p251, n°493 (repr.); reproduit en couleur planche IX face à la page 256.

Condition

Very good overall condition The drawing was probably cleaned The paper is slighlty yellow
"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

Cette aquarelle date des années 1855-1856.