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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.
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.