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William Bouguereau
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- William-Adolphe Bouguereau
- Study for Sainte Famille
- oil on canvas
- 10 3/4 by 7 in.
- 27.3 by 17.8 cm
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 1, 2000, lot 33, illustrated
Private Collection, Italy
Private Collection, Italy
Literature
Damien Bartoli with Frederick C. Ross, William Bouguereau, New York, 2010, p. 72, under no. 1863/01; and in revised 2014 edition, p. 72, under no. 1863/01.
Condition
Unlined. Under UV: No inpanting apparent.
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
This oil sketch is a study for William Bouguereau's Sainte Famille (Private Collection, United States), which was executed in 1863 and purchased directly from the artist by Emperor Napoleon III.