- 54
Nicolas Huet The Younger
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicolas Huet The Younger
- A Leopard
- Pen and brown ink and watercolour with touches of gouache over traces of black chalk, within brown wash framing lines, on vellum;
signed and dated, in pen and brown ink, lower left: huet fils. an. 1809 and inscribed, lower right: 1/4, also inscribed on the back of board, in pen and brown ink: Panthère Mâle / par huet, peintre du muséum l'histoire naturelle de Paris.
Condition
Vellum laid down on board. In excellent condition. Some yellow staining at lower margin but otherwise colours remain vibrant and fresh.
Sold in a simple wood 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
Nicolas Huet, son of Jean-Baptiste Huet, was official painter to the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et de la Ménagerie of the Empress Josephine, and specialised in painting animals and plants. See also lot 73.