- 160
Attributed to Antoine Rivalz
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Antoine Rivalz
- Theseus finding his Father's sword
- Drawn with the brush in mauve oil paint and brown wash, heightened with white and oiled black chalk
- 8 x 11 1/2 inches
- 20.6 x 29.1 cm
Provenance
Richard Houlditch (L.2214);
William Esdaile (L.2617);
Professor Lindner,
his sale, Dresden, 8 December 1851, lot 629;
Myra Bacharach, Leawood,
sale, New York, Sotheby's, 13 January 1989, lot 164,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
William Esdaile (L.2617);
Professor Lindner,
his sale, Dresden, 8 December 1851, lot 629;
Myra Bacharach, Leawood,
sale, New York, Sotheby's, 13 January 1989, lot 164,
where acquired by the late Jan Krugier
Literature
Linie, Licht und Schatten, Meisterzeichnungen und Skulpturen der Sammlung Jan und Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski, exh. cat., Berlin 1999, p. 408, reproduced;
The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection, exh. cat., Berlin 1999, p. 408, reproduced
The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection, exh. cat., Berlin 1999, p. 408, reproduced
Condition
Hinge mounted to a thin piece of card. There is a small loss to the upper right corner that has been made up and an old repaired tear to the lower left corner. There are two old diagonal crease marks to the lower right quarter of the sheet. There is some slight rubbing in areas resulting in small losses of white heightening. There is a small water stain to the centre of the sheet although this is barely noticeable unless studied closely.
Sold in a gilt wood frame.
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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.