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Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Noüy
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Noüy
- Bearded man's head
- Bears a Lecomte du Nouy stamp on the back
- Oil on canvas
- 22,5 x 18,4 cm ; 8 7/8 by 7 1/4 in.
Condition
Colors are slightly too dark and red in the catalogue.
- long oblique scratch from the model's hair to his eye (visible on the photograph)
- traces of a golden paper piece added on the left border
- a few wears in the backgrounds, probably original
- recent stretcher
Under UV light, thin retouches are visible on the left border, and a minor retouch spot in the beard.
"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
Study for the head of the man in the left part of the large painting Saint Vincent de Paul secourant l'Alsace et la Lorraine executed in 1879 and kept at the Trinité Church, Paris.