- 343
Jacques-Louis David
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques-Louis David
- study of an antique statue of a standing woman
- Pen and brown ink and wash, over faint traces of red chalk;
inscribed in pen and dark brown ink: palais / d'iork
Provenance
For Album 10:
Jules David (L.1437) and Eugène David (L.839),
David sale, Paris, 17 April 1826, part of lot 66 (unsold);
David sale, Paris, 1 March 1835, lot 16;
sale, Paris, 4-5 April 1836, part of lot 164;
Paris, M. Chassagnole, 1860;
Paris, Jules David, 1882;
Paris, Marquis and Marquise de Ludre,
their sale, Paris, Galerie Charpentier, 15 March 1956, part of lot 11 (unsold),
by descent to Marquise du Lau d'Allemans and Comtesse de Chaumont-Quitry,
from whom bought by Germain Seligman, Jacques Seligman and Co., New York, by whom the album was dismembered;
This drawing:
sale, London, Christie's, 7 July 1959, part of lot 49(2), bt. K.J. Hewett;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 20 April 1967, lot 106 (as Italian School, early 19th Century), purchased by Ralph Holland
Jules David (L.1437) and Eugène David (L.839),
David sale, Paris, 17 April 1826, part of lot 66 (unsold);
David sale, Paris, 1 March 1835, lot 16;
sale, Paris, 4-5 April 1836, part of lot 164;
Paris, M. Chassagnole, 1860;
Paris, Jules David, 1882;
Paris, Marquis and Marquise de Ludre,
their sale, Paris, Galerie Charpentier, 15 March 1956, part of lot 11 (unsold),
by descent to Marquise du Lau d'Allemans and Comtesse de Chaumont-Quitry,
from whom bought by Germain Seligman, Jacques Seligman and Co., New York, by whom the album was dismembered;
This drawing:
sale, London, Christie's, 7 July 1959, part of lot 49(2), bt. K.J. Hewett;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 20 April 1967, lot 106 (as Italian School, early 19th Century), purchased by Ralph Holland
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1974, no. 121;
London, 1975, no. 76
London, 1975, no. 76
Literature
A. Sérullaz, David e Roma, exhib. cat., Rome, Académie de France à Rome, 1981-82, p. 68, in note 19;
P. Rosenberg and L.-A. Prat, Jacques-Louis David 1748-1825, Catalogue raisonné des dessins, Milan 2002, vol. 1, p. 679, no. 1027, reproduced
P. Rosenberg and L.-A. Prat, Jacques-Louis David 1748-1825, Catalogue raisonné des dessins, Milan 2002, vol. 1, p. 679, no. 1027, reproduced
Condition
Laid down on stiff card, some creases and wrinkles because of that. Otherwise, clean and in good condition.
"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 notes that this statue is now in the Sala Rotonda of the Vatican, restored as a figure of Ceres. David saw it in the courtyard of the Cancelleria, which at the time was the official residence of the Cardinal Duke of York, as his inscription indicates.
See note to lot 345 for the account of the album from which this drawing came.