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Louis-Gabriel-Eugène Isabey
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Louis-Gabriel-Eugène Isabey
- an inlet, with a boat under construction
- Watercolor and gouache over black chalk;
signed in pen and brown ink, lower right: E. Isabey
Provenance
By descent in the family of the artist;
presented by his nephew, G. Demay?, to Mme W. Le Cesne, January 1925 (according to an inscription which was on the old backing: A Madame W. LeCesne/ avec mes meilleurs souhaits/ 1er Janvier 1925/ G. Demay (?)/ neveu du peintre Isabey)
Condition
Seems in good condition. Either is done on thickish paper or has been well-laid down
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Eugène Isabey, the son of Jean-Baptiste Isabey, pursued a successful career as a landscape artist. A friendship with Richard Parkes Bonington was influential on his technique, as he adopted the English practice of using a light or white ground for his watercolors, rather than the darker French equivalent. He was a prolific painter in watercolor and made numerous sketches throughout his career which sometimes served for finished paintings but more often were autonomous works.