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Pierre Joseph Redouté
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre Joseph Redouté
- Roses
- signed P.J. Redouté and dated 1836 (lower left)
- watercolour over black chalk on vellum
- 31.2 by 25.7cm., 12 1/4 by 10 1/8in.
- Executed in 1836.
Provenance
Pierre Berès, Paris,
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 November 1993, lot 6
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 November 1993, lot 6
Condition
Attached with a number of old hinges to a board. There is some discoloration to the four edges of the sheet, most probably due to an old mount.
Generally the sheet is in good condition. There is some buckling to the vellum in places however this does not detract from the overall aesthetic. The medium itself is fresh throughout.
"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
In 1786 Redouté was appointed draughtsman to Queen Marie-Antoinette's Cabinet, however it was not until a few years later whilst under the patronage of the Empress Joséphine that some of his greatest achievements were made.
Passionate about her famous garden at Malmaison, Joséphine tirelessly patronized a team of the foremost gardeners and as the leading botanical artist of his time Redouté was employed to record the wonderful array of flowers. His delicate studies of roses, of which the present lot is a fine example, are among his most popular and sought after works.
Passionate about her famous garden at Malmaison, Joséphine tirelessly patronized a team of the foremost gardeners and as the leading botanical artist of his time Redouté was employed to record the wonderful array of flowers. His delicate studies of roses, of which the present lot is a fine example, are among his most popular and sought after works.