- 81
Henri Gervex
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Henri Gervex
- (I) The Burglar (II) Study for The Burglar
- Signed lower left H. Gervex
- Watercolor and gouache on paper (i) ;
Black pencil heightened with white on blue paper (ii) - 28 x 32 cm (i) ; 27,5 x 21cm (ii)
- 11 by 12 1/2 in (i) ; 10 7/8 by 8 1/4 in. (ii)
Condition
Watercolor : A few oxidation spots are visible on the surface, especially on the left of the composition, on the man's forehead and his cheeks, as on the right hand side of the composition, in the whites (sky and balcony).
A small scratch or small restored tear is visible on the right of the bedside table.
The paper is doubled with another sheet, but seems loose in the center.
The sheets are slightly too pink on the visual in the catalogue than they appear in reality.
Very good overall condition.
Study : Two minor holes are visible in the upper part of the composition.
The study is slightly more blue in reality than on the catalogue.
Very 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
These two works are quite characteristic of Gervex's work after 1880. In a bourgeois interior, comparable to the décor in Rolla, the young lady is terrified as a burglar is storming in. She holds onto the gentleman who seems quite satisfied by the disturbance. Little did she know that the latter put his friend up to it, so she would seek consolation in his arms. This work is an illustration for a naturalist novel which is unfound to this day, probably inspired by a tale by La Fontaine.
We are thankful to Mr. Pralong-Gourvennec for authenticating theseworks which will be included in the catalogue raisonné in preparation and for writing this catalogue note. A certificate will be delivered to the buyer.