- 64
Nicolas Lancret
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicolas Lancret
- A Seated Persian Smoking a Long Pipe
- Black and white chalk on grey paper;
bears inscription in pencil, lower right: D
Provenance
With Galerie Cailleux (bears their stamp, lower right, not in Lugt);
Brooke Astor, New York
Brooke Astor, New York
Condition
The sheet is in good condition apart from a small abrasion or plugged hole to the right of the sitter's left arm. There is also a soft diagonal fold to the right of the arm and a small thin spot and related stain in the center of the left edge.
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
This charming, exotic drawing does not appear to relate to any of Lancret's surviving paintings.