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Théodore Didier Delamarre
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Théodore Didier Delamarre
- Afternoon's Rest
- signed Théodore Delamarre (lower right)
- oil on panel
- 18 1/4 by 31 in.
- 46.3 by 78.7 cm
Condition
On a stable, cradeled panel. Under UV: Extensive, vertical lines of inpainting to address craquelure and horizontal line at upper left, additional areas of inpainting throughout composition.
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
While little is known of Théodore Didier Delamarre's biography, his work suggests an appreciation of Chinese culture, though may not have travelled to the region. In the present work, Delamarre does appear to take some artistic license in his depictions of Chinese furniture and decorative objects, modeling them closer to chinoiserie than precise descriptions of original artifacts, a method similar to some of those artists caught up in the vogue of japonisme and orientalism.