Lot 122A
  • 122A

Claude-Louis Châtelet

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Claude-Louis Châtelet
  • Vue du Lac de Genève, près de Lausanne
  • Encre et lavis gris-vert;
    inscrit, en encre brune, dans le marge inférieur: vue du Lac de Geneve pres de Lausane

Provenance

Comte de Lesseps, sa vente, 2 décembre 1937

Condition

Overall condition very good and fresh. Laid down on old, blue mount 5possibly original). A little very light foxing and two small, light brown stains in sky, but no other significant problems. Sold in a gilded 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."

Catalogue Note

Ce dessin pourrait être destiné à l'illustration du Voyage pittoresque de l'abbé de Saint-Non ou pour Tableaux topographiques, pittoresques, physiques, historiques, moraux, politiques, littéraires de la Suisse. Il peut être comparé à la Vue de Syracuse, New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 20.166.4