Lot 161
  • 161

François de Troy

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • François de Troy
  • Recto: Seated Woman;Verso: Legs of a Standing Man
  • Red chalk heightened with white chalk (recto); black chalk (verso);
    bears inscription, upper right, versoLépicié and numbering, upper left, verso: 145

Provenance

Sale, Monaco, Sotheby's, 13 June 1982, lot 131;
with Galerie Cailleux, Paris,
where acquired by the present owner in 1986

Literature

A.L. Clark et al.Mastery & Elegance, Two Centuries of French drawings from the collection of Jeffrey E. Horvitz, exh. cat., Harvard University Art Museums, (and Toronto, Paris, Edinburgh, New York and Los Angeles) 1998-2000, p. 415, no. A.109

Condition

Hinge mounted. There are two very narrow bands of discoloration to the upper edge, possibly created by an old adhesive. There is some very minor staining to the sheet though this is only noticeable upon close inspection. The medium remains strong throughout.
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.