- 108
Pierre Parrocel
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Parrocel
- A seated woman
- Red chalk
Provenance
The Rt. Hon. Viscount Fielding,
by whose Executor sold, London, Christie's, 1 July 1938, part of lot 3 (24 drawings in red chalk, by J.F. De Troy);
with P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. by 1942;
Carl Winter,
thence by inheritance to Mrs T.G. Winter
by whose Executor sold, London, Christie's, 1 July 1938, part of lot 3 (24 drawings in red chalk, by J.F. De Troy);
with P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. by 1942;
Carl Winter,
thence by inheritance to Mrs T.G. Winter
Condition
Hinge mounted in two places to the left edge. The sheet has fractionally discoloured, as is evident from the border of unaffected sheet running around the upper, right and lower edges. There are some very slight, light brown stains, the most notable of these to the lower right edge. There is a small, old vertical crease to the sheet in the lower left corner. Otherwise the medium is in very fresh condition throughout. Sold in a carved and beaded giltwood 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."
"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."