Jean-François Thomas de Thomon

Sale Rieunier & Bailly-Pommery & Poulain Le Fur, Hôtel Drouot, 6 June 2001, Lot 18

Contrecollé au montage par le bord supérieur. On remarque des taches brunes sur l’ensemble du papier. Les plus importantes sont au milieu du papier. On remarque une tache dans l’angle en haut à gauche, mais peu dans la partie en bas à droite du papier. On remarque des taches rouges dans le coin en bas à gauche, qui sont des taches de gouache, provenant peut-être de l’atelier. La matière reste toutefois fraiche et vibrante. Dans un cadre en bois sculpté et doré. Laid down and hinged to the mount at the upper margin. There are some brown stains throughout the sheet. Most prominent is located near the middle of the sheet. There is one at the upper left corner there are a few lower right section of the sheet. There are some red stains at the lower left margin which appear to be gouache stains, possibly studio stains. Otherwise medium remains fresh and vibrant. Sold in a carved and gilded frame.
"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."