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Médaillon avec relief en cire sur fond noir dans un cadre en bois doré, France, vers 1790
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Médaillon avec relief en cire sur fond noir dans un cadre en bois doré,
- relief en cire, sur fond noir; dans un cadre en bois doré
- Diam. 28 cm (avec cadre)
- diam. 11 in
au centre, trois femmes habillées de longues robes à l'antique, les cheveux attachés en chignon
Condition
Overall good condition with some dust in the crevisses of the frame.
A few black spots to the dresses of the girls as can be seen on the photograph.
Two fine hairline craks to the necks of the two standing girls.
The black background appears to have been retouched.
"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
La composition rappelle les oeuvres de Jean-Guillaume Moitte (1746-1810)