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Louis-Théodore Devilly
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Louis-Théodore Devilly
- Cheval à l'écurie
- Signé en bas à droite Devilly et daté en bas à gauche 1858
- Huile sur toile
- 50 x 62 cm ; 19 2/3 by 24 1/3 in
Signé en bas à droite et daté en bas à gauche 1858, 50 x 62 cm
Condition
The painting is in overall good condition.
Under UV light, we can observe an horizontal tear below the left hand of the man to his coat, and a vertical one from the horse's jow to the hat of the man. There is also a small repaint below the eye of the horse, and a thin retouche between the belly and the rear leg of the horse.
A few retouches scattered in the background and on the borders.
"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
Très influencé par Eugène Delacroix, cet artiste lorrain s'inspire tout autant des oeuvres orientalistes peintes par ses contemporains, dans la continuité d'un orientalisme d'atelier initié par Gros au début du XIXème siècle. En mars 1879, il se rend en Algérie afin de préparer son tableau intitulé La mort du sergent Blandan à Béni-Méred, aujourd'hui conservé au musée des Beaux-arts de Nancy.