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Jean-Baptiste Huet
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Baptiste Huet
- A: cupid and the huntressB: sacrifice to love
Both pen and black ink and grey wash;
both signed in pen and black ink: J. B. Huet, A) dated: l'an 4m; B) dated: l'An. 3m
Provenance
Camille Groult;
Deauville, Salle des Fêtes, Napoléon et son temps, 28-29 August 1969, lot 51, reproduced
Condition
A: Hinged to modern mount with strip of paper at top edge; bottom right corner creased and some small tears at bottom edge in that corner; small loss of ink just below top left corner
B: Hinged to modern mount with strip of paper at top edge; top left corner slightly torn; small brown stain in rose in her hand; otherwise good condition, paper strong
"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
These are characteristic of Huet's drawing style, and while still including sheep, represent a less familiar subject matter. L'an 3 was 1794/95 in the Revolutionary calendar, l'an 4 was 1795/96.