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Jean-Baptiste Isabey
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Isabey
- Portrait of Joséphine in Malmaison
- Signed and dated lower left Isabey 1798
- Watercolor and pencil heightened with white on beige paper
- 16,5 x 12,4 cm ; 6 1/2 by 4 7/8 in.
Provenance
Former Edmond Taigny Collection (1828-1906) (see note lot 5)
Literature
Madame de Basily-Callimaki, Jean-Baptise Isabey, Paris 1909, p.45 (illustrated) ;
Catalogue of the exhibition Joséphine, Museum of Luxembourg, Paris, March 12th - June 29th 2014, p.19 fig.3 (reproduction of the photography from the book by Madame de Basily-Callimaki)
Catalogue of the exhibition Joséphine, Museum of Luxembourg, Paris, March 12th - June 29th 2014, p.19 fig.3 (reproduction of the photography from the book by Madame de Basily-Callimaki)
Condition
- small foxing spots scattered, especially in the lower left ;
- colors have slightly faded : the white highlights thus appear brighter - they may have been added later ;
- the drawing is laid down on a sheet of paper ;
- two small thin scratches or tears appear on the back, where white gouache may have been added to conceal this ;
The sheet measures 16,9 x 12,6cm.
Some spots on the picture are not on the drawing but on the glass covering the work. Please feel free to contact us for more photos.
The picture is slightly too pink in the catalogue.
Good overall condition.
"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
Joséphine de Bonaparte, Napoléon Bonaparte's wife, purchased the domain of Malmaison on April 21st, 1799. After their divorce, Joséphine spent most of her time at Malmaison. The watercolor is dated 1798 - Joséphine had not come into possession of the domain yet. The artist may have dated the work later, perhaps when he gave it to Edmond Taigny, which could explain the time difference.