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Philippe-Auguste Hennequin
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Philippe-Auguste Hennequin
- An Allegory
- Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk;
signed, lower right: Phi. Aug. hennequin and on the plinth: hennequin
Provenance
Collection des Garinières (bears collector's stamp on mount, not in Lugt)
Literature
J. Benoit, Philippe-Auguste Hennequin 1762-1833, Paris 1994, no. D.250, reproduced
Condition
Laid down on an old mount, which in turn has been window mounted. There are two pin prick holes to the upper left corner and one to the upper right. There are some small stains and areas of surface dirt to the sheet and a small crease to the lower right corner. The medium is very fresh throughout. 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.
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
The subject of this bold and vigorous drawing has never been identified. It appears to have some connection with the mythological figures of Venus and Cupid. A drawing entitled 'Venus and Cupid', perhaps this one, was sold in Lyon in 1909 with the des Garinières provenance.
Putting the mystery of the subject aside, this is a strong and highly individual drawing. The combination of the robust pen and ink lines with the softer touches of brown wash creates a very engaging composition.
Hennequin was born in Lyon and studied under the Swedish artist, Per Eberhard Cogell (1734-1812). He later settled in Paris in 1779 where he trained under Taraval, Brenet and the great master, David. Under the Bourbon restoration Hennequin went into self-imposed exile in Belgium, where he was director of the Académie de Tournai. Many of his drawings are at the Musée des Beaux Arts de Lyon.