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French School, 18th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- French School, 18th Century
- Seated Man Expressing Surprise
- Black chalk on blue paper
- 12 x 8 7/8 inches
Provenance
Amédée Faure (L.115);
John Manning, Sussex (according to label on the backboard, as Francois Desportes 1661 - 1743, with incorrect Lugt reference);
sale, London, Christie's, 7 April 1981, lot 164, (as French School, circa 1780)
where aquired by the present owner
John Manning, Sussex (according to label on the backboard, as Francois Desportes 1661 - 1743, with incorrect Lugt reference);
sale, London, Christie's, 7 April 1981, lot 164, (as French School, circa 1780)
where aquired by the present owner
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Paper around the edges on the verso acting as support. Overall in good condition. Some light staining around edges of the sheet but otherwise chalk strong and fresh.
Sold in 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.
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.