Lot 656
  • 656

Charles-François Grenier de Lacroix, called Lacroix de Marseille

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Charles-François Grenier de Lacroix, called Lacroix de Marseille
  • Ships in a stormy sea off a rocky coast
  • signed and dated lower right: DeLacroix / 1765
  • oil on canvas
  • 19 by 29 3/4 inches

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Zurich, Koller, 10 September 1999, lot 100;
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 25 May 2000, lot 140;
There acquired by the family of the late collector.

Condition

This painting is lined. Overall the painting has been well kept and is in good condition. There are a couple of scuff marks on the outer edges due to older frame rubbing. Inspection under UV light shows some small patches of retouches on the passage of the sky as well as on the water underneath the boat. These retouches were well applied and are not visible to the naked eye. The painting is stable and ready to hang as is. The work is offered in a gilded frame with some scratches along its left side.
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

We are grateful to Jean-Luc Ryaux for endorsing the attribution on the basis of photographs.