Lot 67
  • 67

Jules-Louis-Philippe Coignet

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jules-Louis-Philippe Coignet
  • Gypaète dévorant sa proie
  • Signé et daté en bas à droite J.Coignet 1837
  • Huile sur toile
  • 98 x 130 cm ; 38 5/8 by 51 1/8 in

Exhibited

Paris, Salon de 1837, n°354 

Condition

The canvas has been relined. Ultraviolet light reveals a few very minor spots of retouching, notably in the summit of the mountain in the distance, a spot in the leaf to the lower left and scattered strokes along the framing edges. This painting is in good overall condition. Presented in a decorative gilt frame with some ornament losses.
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