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Grand dessin mine de plomb et aquarelle représentant une cheminée par l'atelier de Giuseppe Valadier, Rome, vers 1805
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Grand dessin mine de plomb et aquarelle représentant une cheminée par l'atelier de Giuseppe Valadier, Rome, vers 1805
- drawing
- 37 x 44 cm
le dessin dévoilant la partie gauche de la cheminée en marbre blanc, polychromée, à décor de fleurs stylisées et guirlandes de motifs en amande rouges et verts imitant la pietra dura, l'âtre évoqué par une aquarelle noire
Condition
In overall good condition. 4 humidity spots but not on watercolour.
"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
Ce dessin inédit peut être rapproché de la somptueuse cheminée offerte par le pape Pie VII à l'empereur Napoléon I lorsqu'il se couronna en la présence du pontife en 1804. Cette cheminée, installée à la Malmaison, résidence de' l'impératrice Joséphine à Rueil près de Paris, fut endommagée pendant l'occupation allemande de 1871. Elle est néanmoins visible sur une toile de H. Viger représentant l'impératrice en compagnie du Tsar Alexandre I lors de sa visite en 1814.