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Attributed to Charles-Joseph Flipart
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles-Joseph Flipart
- Autumn; Winter (a pair, possibly two from a set of four)
- a pair, both oil on panel
- the former: 52.5 x 37.2 cm.; 20 5/8 x 14 5/8 in.; the latter: 52.8 x 36.2 cm.; 20 3/4 x 14 1/4 in.
Provenance
General Charles Richard Fox (1796-1873);
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 4 July 1874, lot 48 (as 'Summer and Winter' by Nicolas Lancret);
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Nobleman'), London, Sotheby's, 3 July 1996, lot 160 (as Attributed to Joseph Charles Giuseppe Flipart), where acquired by the present owners.
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 4 July 1874, lot 48 (as 'Summer and Winter' by Nicolas Lancret);
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Nobleman'), London, Sotheby's, 3 July 1996, lot 160 (as Attributed to Joseph Charles Giuseppe Flipart), where acquired by the present owners.
Condition
Both panels are made up of a single plank, are uncradled, and are flat and stable. The reverse of Winter has a horizontal line of 4 square batons across the bottom third of the panel, and a corresponding old split with associated retouching is visible from the front. Both lower corners of Autumn and the lower left corner of Winter have been reinforced. The paint surfaces are clean and the varnishes are clear and even. There is a slight horizontal surface crack in Autumn in the sky along the upper left edge. There is a small spot of paint loss in Winter to the left of the vase lower left, and the paint is lifting from the panel along the lower right edge. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals retouching in the aforementioned corners and split, as well as further retouchings along the edges of both, but the main compositions appear mostly untouched and in good condition. Offered in carved and gilt wood frames in very 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. 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."