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Felix-Henry Giacomotti
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Felix-Henry Giacomotti
- Zenobie découverte par les bergers sur les rives de l'Araxe
- Signé en bas à droite Giacomotti
- Huile sur toile
- 146,5 x 113 cm ; 57 1/2 by 44 1/2 in
Provenance
Vente Sotheby's Monaco, 21 juin 1986, lot 81, acquis par le propriétaire actuel
Literature
Philippe Grunchec, le Grand Prix de peinture, concours des Prix de Rome de 1797 à 1863, Paris, Ecole des Beaux-Arts, 1983, reproduction d'un dessin préparatoire page 270, pl.9.
Condition
The photography in the printed catalogue is slightly too light especially in the bodies.
Under naked eye the painting appears in good condition and it seems to have been formerly relined
Under UV light, a thick old varnish appears by places. A few tiny retouchings are scattered over the surface, along the edges, on the upper edge and on the right edge, and on the left shoulder of the shepherd on the left. A small tear (5cm) is restored in the mount on the upper left hand side.
Overall good condition
"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
Au premier siècle de notre ère, Mithridate règne sur l'Arménie et Pharasmane, son frère, gouverne les Hiberiens. Pharasmane suggère à son fils Rhadamiste d'envahir les territoires sur lesquels règne Mithridate. Rhadamiste envahit l'Arménie mais le peuple se révolte et investit le palais, forçant Rhadamiste et sa femme Zénobie à s'enfuir. Or la reine était enceinte, ce qui l'empêchait de fuir. Plutôt que de laisser capturer sa femme par les ennemis, Rhadamiste préfèra la poignarder et jeter son corps dans le fleuve Araxe. Mais Zénobie n'avait pas sucombé et fut secourue par des bergers qui la sauvèrent.
Ce tableau a concouru pour le Grand Prix de Rome en 1850, remporté ex-aequo par Paul Baudry et William Bouguereau.
Ce tableau a concouru pour le Grand Prix de Rome en 1850, remporté ex-aequo par Paul Baudry et William Bouguereau.