- 482
19th Century French School
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Projects for National Column
- Ink, gouache and grey wash on paper, a pair
Titled Projet de Colonne nationale - 77,5 x 46,6 & 79 x 47cm ; 30 1/2 by 18 3/8 and 31 1/8 by 18 1/2 in.
encre et lavis gris sur papier
Condition
- Paper slightly faded : light discoloration visible due to a previous framing
- Both sheets of paper seem to have been rolled up and folded
- A horizontal folding on the middle of both compositions is visible ; the composition with the arch seems to have suffered more and shows minor scratches and tears in that area
- Irregularities of the paper
- A few minor holes and scratches are scattered on the surface
- A few foxing spots appear on the surface
- On the composition with the arch, a humidity stain appear upper left
- On the composition with the arch, there seems to be an old restoration in the middle of the composition.
"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
An inscription appears on the bottom of one of the two projects : a quote from a letter written by Theodoric (474-526), King of Goths, to his first architect : "It is an honorable position and a design worthy of glory for one who aims to deliver monuments to the centuries to come, which will be subject to admiration of posterity".