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Nicolas Bertin
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Nicolas Bertin
- The Danaids in Hell
- oil on panel
- 45.5cm by 59cm
Provenance
M. de Saint-Bonnet (mentioned in the inventory of his estate, 26 August 1735);
Prince de Conti;
His sale, Palais du Temple, Maître Remy, 8 April 1777, lot 649 (sold with its pendant depicting Apollo and the Muses);
With Matthiesen Fine Art Ltd, London, 1989;
Where acquired by a private collector;
By whom anonymously sold, Paris, Sotheby's, 21 June 2012, lot 45;
There acquired by the present collector.
Prince de Conti;
His sale, Palais du Temple, Maître Remy, 8 April 1777, lot 649 (sold with its pendant depicting Apollo and the Muses);
With Matthiesen Fine Art Ltd, London, 1989;
Where acquired by a private collector;
By whom anonymously sold, Paris, Sotheby's, 21 June 2012, lot 45;
There acquired by the present collector.
Exhibited
London, Matthiesen Fine Art Ltd., A selection of French Paintings 1700-1840 offered for sale, 6 June- 28 July 1989, no. 4.
Literature
T. Lefrançois, Nicolas Bertin 1668-1736, Paris 1981, p. 158, cat. no. 173; pp. 92, 126 (under cat. no. 45), 219 (under note 305).
Condition
The panel is uncradled. There are two horizontal panel joins that run through the center of the composition. Please note that the image in the printed catalogue was taken prior to recent restoration along the bottom join, which had previously become slightly separated, and along which there were some minor losses. This has now been skillfully attended to and the join is not obvious to the naked eye (see the image online for the current appearance). Overall there is quite good retention of the paint surface with lovely detail in the figures and strong coloration. Examination under UV light reveals retouching along the aforementioned lower join. There are additional older retouches in the background foliage, and some reinforcements of the dark outlines on the river god at left, on the hair of the Danaides, and on the urns. A few other very small scattered retouches on the bodies of the Danaides and some in foreground. This painting is presentable as is and there is no need for further work.
Offered in a black wood frame with gilt scrolled decoration at the corners.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.