- 654
Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre-Antoine Demachy
- An architectural capriccio with a marble sculpture and figures; and An architectural capriccio with figures resting by the gentle cascade of water over the stone
- one signed lower center on a stone: machy
- a pair, both oil on panel
- one 4 5/8 by 5 5/8 in.; 11.8 by 14.3 cm.; and the other 4 1/2 by 5 1/4 in.; 11.4 by 13.3 cm.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 26 January 2007, lot 377;
There acquired by the family of the late collector.
There acquired by the family of the late collector.
Condition
The paintings are richer and brighter in tone than the catalogue illustrations. The composite panels are flat and uncradled. The former has been extended to the upper edge (0.8cm) and to the left edge (1cm). The paint surfaces, which have been recently cleaned and varnished recently, are in good condition and do not appear to have suffered any major damages. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveal only very minor very scattered spots of restoration to the former, and some quite minor retouching to the sky of the latter and strengthening to the shadows of the latter. Offered in later wood frames in good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
Influenced by his master Giovanni Niccolò Servandoni, Pierre-Antoine Demachy specialized in painting architectural fantasies such as these, which were intended to decorate the private rooms of a collector's home. A number of small scale capricci scenes were offered in French sales between 1770s-1790s, paying tribute to their popularity during the late 18th century.