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ANONYMEPORTRAIT D'UN DIGNITAIRE DYNASTIE MING |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 154,5 x 103,6 cm, 60 7/8 by 40 3/4 in.
Encre et couleurs sur soie, encadrée et sous verre
Provenance
Formerly in the Collecton of Henri Hoppenot (1891-1977), French Ambassador to Beijing between 1933 and 1937, and then French Commissioner in Indochina in 1955 to 1956.
Acquired in Paris, 9th April 1991, lot 120, from the estate of Monsieur and Madame Henri Hoppenot.
Acquired in Paris, 9th April 1991, lot 120, from the estate of Monsieur and Madame Henri Hoppenot.
Condition
The painting was examined out of the frame. Mounted on paper. Overall losses to the silk scattered across the painting, some smaller, some larger areas have been repainted or retouched. Slight overall wear to the surface.
"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
Henri Hoppenot (1891-1977) used to be a famous French diplomat. In 1951, he was Honorary Member of the Museum of Fine Arts Bern. From 1952 to 1955, he was Permanent Representative of France to the UN Security Council. From 1955 to 1956, he was Commissioner-General of France in Indochina (the last person to hold this post). From 1956 to 1964, he was Member of the French Council of State.
He produced with his wife Hélène the book Extrême-Orient (Ides et Calendes, 1951) with photos taken in the Far East.
He gathered an important collection of Asian Art and Modern Art that was sold in Paris the 9th April 1991 by Binoche et Godeau after his death. Our portrait is very similar to the painting sold in Drouot by Ader Norman, the 10th of October 2018, lot 90, with the same provenance : "Collection Henri Hoppenot", coming from the same sale in Paris, the 9th April 1991.
He produced with his wife Hélène the book Extrême-Orient (Ides et Calendes, 1951) with photos taken in the Far East.
He gathered an important collection of Asian Art and Modern Art that was sold in Paris the 9th April 1991 by Binoche et Godeau after his death. Our portrait is very similar to the painting sold in Drouot by Ader Norman, the 10th of October 2018, lot 90, with the same provenance : "Collection Henri Hoppenot", coming from the same sale in Paris, the 9th April 1991.