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Louis Carrogis dit Carmontelle
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Louis Carrogis dit Carmontelle
- Mesdames de Marcenay, de Breget et de Lacombe in a park
- Black chalk, red chalk and watercolour
Bears an inscription on the mount Mesdames / de Marcenay, de Breget et de La Combe / L. Carmontelle de l. / 1768
Several labels on the back of the mount including a manuscript probably written by Richard de Lédans and bearing the inscriptions Mesdames de marcenay. de breget et dela combe / toutes trois petites filles de mad. herbert lambert *** 1768 - 344 x 227 mm ; 13 1/2 by 9 in
Provenance
Collection of the artist before 1807 ;
Acquired by Richard de Lédans outside the sale after the death of Carmontelle on the 17 April 1807, part of the group "750 portraits en pied" ;
Galerie Cailleux, Paris, at begin of the XXth century;
Collection Lady Mendl, Paris ;
Sale Collections de la villa Lady Mendl, Paris, Hôtel Georges V, Ader Picard Tajan, Paris, 9 December 1981, lot 30 ;
Anonymous sale, Paris, Sotheby's, 16 December 2004, lot 29
Acquired by Richard de Lédans outside the sale after the death of Carmontelle on the 17 April 1807, part of the group "750 portraits en pied" ;
Galerie Cailleux, Paris, at begin of the XXth century;
Collection Lady Mendl, Paris ;
Sale Collections de la villa Lady Mendl, Paris, Hôtel Georges V, Ader Picard Tajan, Paris, 9 December 1981, lot 30 ;
Anonymous sale, Paris, Sotheby's, 16 December 2004, lot 29
Exhibited
Trois règnes Français : Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI", London 1933, n. 32
Condition
Le papier est contrecollé à son montage, lui-même contrecollé sur un carton. Très bon état général. L’extrémité du coin en bas à gauche a été déchiré puis remplacé. Quelques petits manques et frottements à la surface sur la partie haute, à peine visibles. La matière reste forte et vibrante.
Dans un cadre en bois sculpté et doré.
Laid down on the mount which has been laid down on board. Overall in very good condition. Tip of lower left corner missing and has been made up. A few tiny losses and abrasions to the surface in the upper section; barely visible. Medium remains strong and vibrant.
Sold in a carved and gilded frame.
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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."