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Jean-Michel Moreau, called Moreau Le Jeune
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Michel Moreau, called Moreau Le Jeune
- A hunting party halting at a pool by an obelisk
- Pen and black ink and watercolor, within brown ink framing lines;
signed and dated in pen and black ink, lower right: J. M. moreau Le je. 1778.
Provenance
François Léandre Regnault-Delalande,
his sale, Paris, 25 February 1825, lot 32;
sale, London, Christie's, 16 April 1991, lot 203
his sale, Paris, 25 February 1825, lot 32;
sale, London, Christie's, 16 April 1991, lot 203
Literature
M.-J.- F. Mahérault, L'Oeuvre de Moreau le Jeune, 1880, p. 505, no. 597
Condition
Window mounted. The sheet has discolored somewhat, although this is only particularly noticeable in the sky. There is a narrow band of light brown discoloration to the four edges and an abrasion to the upper edge of the sheet. Generally the medium is fresh.
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.