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French School, 18th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- French School, 18th Century
- Construction of the Royal Tribune on the Champ de Mars for the Festival of the Federation
- Pen and black ink and watercolor over traces of black chalk within pen and gray ink framing lines
- 11 1/2 x 16 5/8 inches
Provenance
Sale, Monaco, Sotheby's, 2 December 1989, lot 239,
where acquired by the present owner
where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Laid down. Overall in good condition. Some discoloration and staining in the upper half of the sheet. Otherwise the pen and ink and watercolor remains strong.
Sold in carved and 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.
Catalogue Note
See note to the previous lot. In this drawing, we see the army of workers frenziedly constructing the temporary Tribune, which would house the royal family and senior political figures during the spectacular festival held in the Champ de Mars on 14 July 1790 to celebrate the first anniversary of the fall of the Bastille.