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Jean-Pierre Moynet
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Pierre Moynet
- Village on the Volga
- signed and dated 1866 l.r.; further numbered 1365 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 85.3 by 135.3cm, 34 3/4 by 53in.
Condition
Original canvas which has slightly slackened on the stretcher and is buckling slightly in the top right corner. The surface is covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. There is very minor craquelure and paint shrinkage in places. There are frame abrasions along the edges. Examination under UV does not reveal any obvious signs of restoration. Held in a large gold painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of 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
In 1858, Jean-Pierre Moynet accompanied Alexandre Dumas on a trip to Russia and the Caucasus. He painted the present work depicting a peaceful rural community on the Volga upon his return to France the following year. It is based on a drawing, which has been published in an account of Dumas’ travels (Voyage en Russie, Edito-Service, 1970, p.11). The same drawing is also published in a book by Moynet (Cahiers Alexandre Dumas, no.33, Encrage, 2007, p.73).