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Claude-Louis Châtelet
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Claude-Louis Châtelet
- A cascade between cliffs
- Point of the brush and grey wash heightened with white on blue paper, within brown ink framing lines
Provenance
Sale, New York, Christie's, 22 January 2004, part of lot 212
Condition
Window mounted. The white heightening shows signs of having partially oxidised in places and the blue paper appears to have somewhat faded. The medium otherwise remains predominantly fresh, with the image remaining 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. 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
This drawing may have been made as part of a series of Swiss views by Châtelet, a number of which were engraved for the Tableaux de la Suisse, published in Paris by Laborde and Zurlauben in 1781-6.