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Jean Baptiste Huet
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Baptiste Huet
- A porter, with other figures resting alongside
- Pen and black ink and watercolor over traces of black chalk;
signed and dated, in black ink, lower right: J. B. huet/1782
Provenance
Dr. Rothmann;
with Wildenstein and Co., London;
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet
with Wildenstein and Co., London;
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet
Exhibited
New York, The American Federation of Arts, Old Master Drawings from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet, 1968, no. 35
Condition
Laid down. Overall condition very good. Few small scattered fox marks, barely visible. The medium remains fresh and overall image is strong.
Sold in a gilded 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
An inferior version of this composition was sold London, Sotheby's, 10 June 1959, lot 94