Gabriel Perelle

C. Gray, London, until 1961;
Private Collection,
from which acquired by the present owner in 1967

Laid down and window mounted. Window mount covering edges of the sheet. Overall in fairly good condition. Scattered foxing throughout, more concentrated in upper half of sheet. Medium still strong and vibrant. Sold in a 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.
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Gabriel Perelle trained as an engraver under Daniel Rabel, and spent much of his life making prints, many of them after compositions by northern artists such as Paul Bril.  In later years, however, he increasingly took to drawing.