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Jules Rigo
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Jules Rigo
- The visit of Sultan Selim III to General Sebastiani during the defence of Constantinople against the British fleet, February 1807
- oil on canvas
- 77 by 116cm., 30¼ by 45¾in.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There are some areas of restoration and retouching visible under UV light, notably:
1) to a number of interlocking repaired tears in a 14 by 19cm area in the figures pushing the cannon in the lower left quadrant and some other adjacent retouching;
2) retouching to an area in the left half of the upper left quadrant, mostly in the sky and extending below into some of the figures
3) a 7 by 11cm area around the green flag.
To the naked eye, apart from some areas of craquelure the overall appearance of the work is good overall.
Held in an elaborate, period-style gold-painted wood and plaster coved and fluted 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
See footnote to the preceding lot.