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Jean-Louis Couasnon 1747 - 1802 Portrait de Gérard de Visme
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Louis Couasnon
- Portrait de Gérard de Visme
- signé et daté J.L.Couasnon f. 1790
inscription sur la tranche au dos GERARD DE VISME aetatis. L.XIV. anno MDCCLXXXX. buste demi nature en marbre blanc,
sur un piédouche en marbre gris et noir- Haut. totale 36 cm
- Height (with base) 14 1/3 in.
sa large veste entrouverte laisse apparaître un gilet et chemise à jabot; ses cheveux sont maintenus à l'arrière par un catogan, le regard dirigé dans le lointain, un leger sourire est esquissé sur ses lèvres
Provenance
Galerie Patrice Bellanger, Paris
Condition
Very nice marble with one grey vein to the marble around his proper right shoulder. A few minor chips to the edges of the black marble plinth and one loss to the grey marble piedestal. Very attractive little marble bust in good condition overall.
"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
Jean-Louis Couasnon, élève de Jean-Baptiste d'Huez, travaille pour les Menus-Plaisirs en 1777. Il expose au Salon de la Correspondance en 1779 et 1785, et aux Salons du Louvre de 1795 à 1802.
Protestante d'origine française, la famille de Visme avait fui la France lors des persécutions pour s'installer en Angleterre. Gérard de Visme (1725-1797) est membre de la British Factory de Lisbonne et fait fortune dans le commerce de diamants et bois précieux provenant du Brésil.
Protestante d'origine française, la famille de Visme avait fui la France lors des persécutions pour s'installer en Angleterre. Gérard de Visme (1725-1797) est membre de la British Factory de Lisbonne et fait fortune dans le commerce de diamants et bois précieux provenant du Brésil.