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Armand Point
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Armand Point
- Diane et Actéon
- Signed and dated lower right A. Point 1920 ; stamped with the Studio Sale stamp lower right (Lugt, 2034b)
- Charcoal heightened with white on beige paper
- 101 x 124 cm
- 40 by 48 3/4 in.
Provenance
Armand Point's Studio Sale, Fontainebleau, November 6-7th 1932, probably n°127 titled "Diane surprise par Actéon, important dessin aux deux crayons"
Le Blanc Sale, February 22nd 1988
Le Blanc Sale, February 22nd 1988
Literature
Robert Doré, Armand Point et son oeuvre, History of Art Thesis, Paris, 2006-2007, Volume IV-b, illustrated ill. IV-103
Condition
Drawing pins were placed on the drawing (some are still there) and old minor holes are visible where they used to be.
A vertical folding is visible in the upper right (visible on the photograph) and another one in the lower right.
Small and thin tears are visible alongside the borders and minor scratches are scattered.
The visual in the catalogue is slightly too red compared to the work in real.
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
Armand Point designed a series of works dedicated to the theme of Diane and Actaeon. This drawing is most certainly the first achieved composition of the set, of which we know several preparatory drawings, two paintings and a pastel. Point's depiction of the scene is quite out of the ordinary, as a servant stretches a veil above Diane to protect her nudity from the sight of Actaeon, who is about to fall backwards. The dog that appears on Actaeon's left is probably getting ready to attack him, but the focus remains the relation between the two protagonists.
The final painting, kept in a private collection, is dated 1925.
The final painting, kept in a private collection, is dated 1925.