- 386
Attributed to Alexis Loir
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexis Loir
- Design for a frontispiece with allegorical figures
- Drawn with the brush in brown ink and wash, with blue and ochre wash;
bears number in pen and brown ink: 303;
bears inscription in pen and brown ink, verso: A. Loire
Provenance
With Louis Meier, London, from whom purchased, circa 1955
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1960, no. 27
Condition
Stains at bottom left. Some very small tears at edges repaired with bits of paper on back. Some stains in cartouche.
"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
The attribution is presumably based on the old inscription on the verso. Loir was an engraver but little is known of his drawings. Somewhat better known are the works of his brother Nicolas-Pierre Loir (1624-1679) who works in a style influenced by Charles LeBrun.