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Gustave Doré
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Gustave Doré
- The way to Jerusalem
- Crayon noir, plume, lavis et gouache blanche sur papier teinté
Signé en bas à gauche G. Doré - 46,7 x 34,6 cm ; 18 by 13 1/2 in.
Provenance
Vente, New York, 22 mai 2007, lot 1001 ;
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris (acquis à la précédente)
Collection Jacques Grange, Paris (acquis à la précédente)
Literature
Gustave Doré 1832-1883, catalogue d'exposition, Musée d'Art Moderne - Cabinet des estampes, Strasbourg, Septembre - Novembre 1983, p. 263, n° 446 (pour une illustration de la gravure)
Condition
- Two scratches on the lower part of the composition (visible on the photograph), barely visible given the movement in that area
- a couple of superficial dirt spots, upper left and upper right
- the white gouache seems to have oxidized in some areas, especially on the angel’s hair, drapery, left arm, and flag.
Overall good 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
Dans le catalogue de l'exposition Gustave Doré au Musée d'Art moderne de Strasbourg de 1983 (op. cit. p. 263, n°446), Michèle Lavallée écrit "Joseph Michaud (1767-1839) entreprit L'Histoire des Croisades en 1807. Elle fut extrêmement lue en son temps et fournit de nombreux motifs aux Romantiques. Gustave Doré y a retrouvé quelques uns de ses thèmes favoris : la guerre, le moyen-âge, la religion, l'horrible et l'exotisme. Il les a traités [...] avec vigueur, respectant le côté sacré du sujet. Dans Le chemin de Jérusalem, on note une similitude avec La Marseillaise. L'Ange qui domine les Croisés et les mène au combat est le double de l'allégorie qui entraîne les Révolutionnaires."
La figure ailée est souvent reprise par l'artiste dans des oeuvres à contenu patriotique (cf. Liberté triomphant sur la tyrannie, conservé au Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland) ou encore La Marseillaise, collection particulière).