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Rosa Bonheur
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rosa Bonheur
- Un berger avec son troupeau
- signed and dated Rosa Bonheur / 1852 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 65.4 by 82cm., 25¾ by 32¼in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner circa 1984
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. Ultraviolet light reveals scattered small strokes of retouching, notably in the forehead of the shepherd and the tree-trunk behind him, in the black cow in the centre, and in the front leg of the brown cow in the foreground. Apart from lines of paint flaking and craquelure along the extreme lower edge (just visible in the catalogue illustration) which would benefit from stabilisation, overall this work is in good condition.
Held in a decorative gilt frame.
The catalogue illustration is overall accurate, however the pigments are slightly cooler in reality, and the green somewhat less vibrant.
"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."