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JEAN-JACQUES DE BOISSIEU | Study of a clump of trees
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
- Study of a clump of trees
- Pen and brown ink and gray and brown wash over black chalk;signed in pen and gray ink, lower left: Boissieu
- 170 by 214 mm; 6 3/4 by 8 3/8 in
Condition
Laid down. Overall in fairly good condition. Light staining in the upper left corner, slight surface dirt. Otherwise medium remains strong 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
De Boissieu was a prolific printmaker, producing numerous reproductive engravings, predominantly after works by 17th century Dutch masters, and also a number of original, freely executed etchings. He was also a fine draughtsman and most of his surviving drawings are highly atmospheric landscapes.The present study of a group of trees is wonderfully expressive and free and can be stylistically compared to another drawing, The Trunk of a blasted Tree, sold at Christie’s in 1996.1
1. Sale, London, Christie’s, 2 July 1996, lot 274
1. Sale, London, Christie’s, 2 July 1996, lot 274