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René Princeteau
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- René Princeteau
- Veneurs rameutant leurs chiens
- signed Princeteau lower right
- oil on canvas
- 129 by 96cm., 50½ by 37¾in.
Provenance
Marquis de Guadalmina, Paris (commissioned from the artist)
Marquise de Guadalmina, Biarritz (inherited from the above); thence by descent to the present owner
Marquise de Guadalmina, Biarritz (inherited from the above); thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Schmit, Exposition René Princeteau, 1994, no. 48 (titled Veneurs rameutant leurs chiens)
Literature
Robert & Manuel Schmit, René Princeteau 1843 - 1914, 'Chevaux et Cavaliers', Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1994, p. 93, no. 137, catalogued & illustrated
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There is some craquelure visible throughout the painted surface, more pronounced in the sky, signs of old restoration towards the centre and some paint flaking notably in the trees and grass. Ultra-violet light reveals areas of retouching towards the lower left corner, in the sky in the upper centre and addressing the aforementioned craquelure, and other various scattered spots throughout. The work is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang.
Presented in a black 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. 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
According to the owner, the hunter in black riding the grey is Comte Alphonse Charles de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa (1838–1913), father of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.