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Marie-François Firmin-Girard
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Marie-François Firmin-Girard
- Le Quai de la Tournelle, Paris
- signed FIRMIN-GIRARD lower left
- oil on panel
- 38 by 54cm., 15 by 21¼in.
Condition
The panel is flat, even, and ensuring a stable support. There is some minor frame rubbing with one associated small spot of flaking in the centre of the upper framing edge. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals no visible sign of retouching. This work appears to be in good original condition and is ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with a white inner slip.
"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
Painted circa 1900.
A quintessential view of Paris on a summer's evening, the present work presents a wealth of details, from the young child waving to boats on the river, the horse-drawn omnibus crossing the Pont de l'Archevêché, and even an early cyclist just visible to the left. After a time living in Fontainebleau in the company of his fellow artists, Firmin-Girard returned to Paris and took up the Parisian views exemplified by his masterpiece Quai aux fleurs of 1875 (sold Sotheby's New York, 9 May 2014).
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Patrick Faucheur, great-grandson of the artist, and Victoire Baron who will be including this in the forthcoming Firmin-Girard catalogue raisonné.
A quintessential view of Paris on a summer's evening, the present work presents a wealth of details, from the young child waving to boats on the river, the horse-drawn omnibus crossing the Pont de l'Archevêché, and even an early cyclist just visible to the left. After a time living in Fontainebleau in the company of his fellow artists, Firmin-Girard returned to Paris and took up the Parisian views exemplified by his masterpiece Quai aux fleurs of 1875 (sold Sotheby's New York, 9 May 2014).
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Patrick Faucheur, great-grandson of the artist, and Victoire Baron who will be including this in the forthcoming Firmin-Girard catalogue raisonné.