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PANCRACE BESSA | Two Pears
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Pancrace Bessa
- Two Pears
- Watercolour over traces of black chalk;signed in pen and brown ink, lower left: P. Bessa, and numbered, lower right: no4.
- 173 by 227 mm
Provenance
Private Collection, London
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Staining around the edges from previous mounting. A few tiny foxmark, barely visible. Otherwise in very good condition - colours remain fresh and vibrant.
"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
A pupil of the engraver Gerard van Spaendonck, Pancrace Bessa was one of the leading painters of flowers and fruit in the first half of the 19th century in France. Bessa also studied with the highly esteemed flower painter, Pierre-Joseph Redouté and probably accompanied him to Egypt as part of Napoleon's expedition in 1798. Bessa enjoyed a rich and strong patronage throughout his career. He was appointed flower painter and drawing master to the Duchesse de Berri in 1820 and also worked for the Empress Joséphine.