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François Debret
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- François Debret
- The public fountain at Caprarola
- Pen and gray ink and watercolor, within black ink framing lines;
annotated by the artist with numerous measurements;
laid down on the original mount, inscribed in brown ink, upper center: CAPRAROLA and signed and inscribed in brown ink, lower center: Fontaine Publique. No 2 au Plan topographique. / Dessin fait par Frois Debret.
Provenance
Sale, Monaco, Sotheby's, 3 December 1989, lot 681
Condition
Laid down on an old album page/mount, which has in turn been window mounted. The sheet is in very fine condition, with only a few very minor stains in places. The medium is also very well preserved with the watercolor still very fresh. Sold in a 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."