Lot 36
  • 36

Louis-Léopold Boilly

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Louis-Léopold Boilly
  • 'La partie de cartes'
  • Pen and brown ink and brown and gray wash, over graphite, within brown ink framing lines
  • 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches
  • 16 x 24 cm

Provenance

M. P..., Limoges,
his sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 6 December 1875, lot 3;
Private Collection, Paris;
with Galerie De Bayser, Paris,
from whom purchased by the late Jan Krugier in 2004

Exhibited

Paris, Musée Marmottan, Louis Boilly 1761-1845, 1984, no. 80

Literature

H. Harrisse, Louis Boilly, Peintre, Dessinateur et Lithographe (1761-1845), Paris 1898, p. 179, under no. 1115

Condition

Laid down on a decorative mount. The sheet has slightly discolored and there are some small stains and areas of surface dirt throughout. Otherwise in fine condition. Sold in a carved and gilt wood 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.

Catalogue Note

See note for lot 35.