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Jérôme-Martin Langlois
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Jérôme-Martin Langlois
- Portrait of a lady, half-length seated, dressed in a red dress with tulle sleeves and gold trim and wearing a tiara
- signed with initials and dated: J.M.L. 1817 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 28 3/4 by 23 1/4 in.; 73 by 59 cm.
Condition
The canvas is lined. The surface is thinnly painted and slightly abraded. Wide-spaced paint separation throughout with accumulated dirty varnish in the ridges, most notable in the figure's face. Otherwise in generally good condition. Inspection under UV reveals small scattered retouches throughout, particularly in center of the figure's forhead, nose and, chin; to the left of her earing and her proper right hand.
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
We are grateful to Sidonie Lemeux-Fraitot for identifying this painting as a work by Jérôme Martin Langlois, who was one of the more accomplished among Jacques-Louis David's pupils.