Lot 268
  • 268

Nicolas Lavreince

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Nicolas Lavreince
  • Les Harmonies de la nature
  • Watercolor and gouache over black chalk;
    signed and dated lower right in white gouache: N. Lavreince 1783

Provenance

Sale, London, Sotheby's, 2 July 1997, lot 82

Condition

Laid down on board. Some glue stains at the top margin. Minor losses at the top margin. There is a black framing line along the lower margin that is not visible in the catalogue image. Surface dirt. Overall in good condition, colors remain vibrant. Sold in a modern gilded dark wood frame.
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

Born in Stockholm and trained as a miniaturist by his father, Lavreince (Lafrensen) came to Paris around 1765 and joined the circle of Swedish artists around Roslin.  He was much influenced by Pierre-Antoine Baudouin whose technique and subject matter Lavreince adopted, producing charming scenes of mondaine Parisian life such as this one.