- 11
French School, circa 1600
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A male figure his hands bound
- Red chalk;
bears attribution in pencil, lower right: Andre del Sarte
Provenance
Collection Guichardot (according to an old inscription to the mount and verso),
his sale, Paris, 7-10 and 12-20 July 1875, possibly lot 341;
Emile Pierre Calando, Paris
his sale, Paris, 7-10 and 12-20 July 1875, possibly lot 341;
Emile Pierre Calando, Paris
Condition
Hinge mounted along the upper edge to an old mount. The sheet has a number of old but minor creases and three light brown stains along the left edge. There is some evidence of surface dirt in the area in front of the figures face. The red chalk medium remains predominantly fresh throughout.
"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
We are grateful to Peter Bower for confirming that the paper on which the present work is executed appears to originate from Northern France and can be dated circa 1600.
The stance of the figure portrayed, his hands positioned as if bound by rope, is consistent with depictions of Christ, either for an Ecce Homo or a Flagellation. Though an attribution has thus far not been forthcoming, the graphic style is reminiscent of Jean Boucher de Bourges (circa 1575 - circa 1633).