Lot 24
  • 24

Ecole Française du XVIIe siècle

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ecole Française du XVIIe siècle
  • Pic epeiche et passereaux sur une branche;Pivert et rouge gorge sur une branche de chêne
  • Aquarelle et gouache sur velin avec bordure décorative, réhaussé d'or, une paire
  • Aquarelle et gouache sur velin
  • 445 x 340 mm ; 17 1/2 by 13 3/8 in

Provenance

Vente anonyme, Paris, Palais d'Orsay, Me Renaud, 21 novembre 1978, lot n° 16 et n°17

Condition

Not taken out of the frame. A. Some light damages on the right hand side and on the lower part of the border with slight soiling but colours are still fresh. B. Suffered damage to the right hand side of the drawing and the border. Some more damages to the left of the border and losses of pigments all around. Bird and branch in good condition. Sold in wooden guilted frames.
"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.
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