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Jacques Courtois, called Il Borgognone
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques Courtois, called Il Borgognone
- A battle scene
- Point of the brush and brown wash
Condition
Laid down. There are a number of losses throughout the sheet where the support card below is visible. The areas where the sheet has holes/tears have been filled in to try and match the colours in the sheet. The brown wash is relatively fresh and the overall image still powerul despite the losses.
"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
In a letter Courtois addressed to his friend Vanghetti in September 1667, the artist refused to send a drawing to his friend stating that he only drew brief sketches in preparation for a painting. He felt these were only for his personal use as they were only ideas. Baldinucci records that after making rough sketches Courtois drew directly into the canvas.