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Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre
- A head study of a female mythological figure wearing a helmet
- Pastel on blue paper;
signed in pen and brown ink, lower centre: Pierre
Provenance
With Louis Meier, London, from whom purchased, circa 1955
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1964, no. 81;
Newcastle, 1974, no. 112
Newcastle, 1974, no. 112
Literature
N. Lesur & O. Aaron, Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre 1714-1789 Premier peintre du roi, Paris 2009, p. 459, no. D. 437, reproduced
Condition
Laid down. In good condition. Colours remain strong and vibrant.
"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
Ralph Holland's notes mention two paintings by Pierre in the King's bedroom at Versailles, depicting Juno and Venus and Juno and Jupiter, however, it is not possible to connect the present study with either of these two paintings.
Whilst this study may have been intended for a larger composition, it also falls into the category of Têtes d'Expression, drawings that were used as presentation studies in the 18th century and were considered works of art in their own right. Compare, for example, another pastel study on blue paper, The Head of Antiope, looking up to the right.1
1. O. Aaron, Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre 1714-1789, Paris n.d., no. 33, reproduced on back cover