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Nicolas Lancret
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Nicolas Lancret
- Le turc amoureux
- Huile sur toile
Provenance
Collection Madame Delagarde, puis Emile Delagarde ;
Galerie Pardo, Paris, en 1960 ;
Acquis auprès de la galerie Segoura, Paris ;
Vente anonyme, Paris, Christie's, 13 décembre 2006, lot 295
Galerie Pardo, Paris, en 1960 ;
Acquis auprès de la galerie Segoura, Paris ;
Vente anonyme, Paris, Christie's, 13 décembre 2006, lot 295
Exhibited
La turquerie au XVIIIe siècle, Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, mai-octobre 1911, n°44 ;
Le théâtre de Paris, XVIIe-XVIIIe siècle, Paris, Musée Carnavalet, mars 1929, n°41 ;
L'Europe et la découverte du monde, Bordeaux, Musée des Beaux Arts, 1960, n°73
Le théâtre de Paris, XVIIe-XVIIIe siècle, Paris, Musée Carnavalet, mars 1929, n°41 ;
L'Europe et la découverte du monde, Bordeaux, Musée des Beaux Arts, 1960, n°73
Literature
G. Wildenstein, Nicolas Lancret, Paris 1924 p. 117 n°698
Condition
To the naked eye:
The painting appears in relatively satisfactory condition. It has been relined, a little bit too strong on the 2nd half of the 20th century. It has been also cleaned, in the 2nd half of the 20th century, that has removed some glazes on the vegetation, the floor and the figure's clothes. We can notice a small loss (about 2 mm) next to the right border.
Under UV light:
The painting appears under a green uniform varnish. We notice some small repaints on the sky, the left hand and on the folds' trousers.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Nous remercions Mary Tavener Holmes d'avoir confirmé l'authenticité de l'oeuvre d'après photographie. Mary Tavener Holmes date notre tableau vers 1721 -1723.
Nicolas Lancret a brillamment dépeint l’esprit de comédie légère caractéristique des goûts et des mœurs de la société française de la Régence.
Il était un amateur de théâtre réputé. C’est peut-être ce qui lui a inspiré ce personnage, révélant un certain enthousiasme pour les sujets orientaux, alors très en vogue, notamment suite à la visite à la cour de l’Ambassadeur de Turquie en 1721.
Le Turc amoureux était à l’origine conçu en pendant d’une autre figure, La belle grecque. Les œuvres de Lancret connurent un vif engouement et furent gravées à de multiples reprises.
Nicolas Lancret a brillamment dépeint l’esprit de comédie légère caractéristique des goûts et des mœurs de la société française de la Régence.
Il était un amateur de théâtre réputé. C’est peut-être ce qui lui a inspiré ce personnage, révélant un certain enthousiasme pour les sujets orientaux, alors très en vogue, notamment suite à la visite à la cour de l’Ambassadeur de Turquie en 1721.
Le Turc amoureux était à l’origine conçu en pendant d’une autre figure, La belle grecque. Les œuvres de Lancret connurent un vif engouement et furent gravées à de multiples reprises.