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ÉTIENNE CHARLES LE GUAY | Portrait of a lady and gentleman, circa 1801
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a lady and gentleman, circa 1801
- Enamel on porcelain, ormolu frame;signed centre right: e.c. LeGuay Pt / manifre de Dihl & Gd
- 257 by 232 mm.
Condition
Two firing flecks, one on the edge of his right cuff and the other on the fold of her shawl near the moss seat. Very slight surface scratches, one running from left 4.5 cm into centre the other 5.3 cm from right, both only evident in certain lights.
"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
Born at Sèvres, Le Guay was the son of the porcelain painter Étienne Henri Le Guay.
He was employed as a painter at both Sèvres and Dihl and Guérhard; a Parisian firm, established in 1781, which enjoyed the protection of the Duc D'Angouleme and was celebrated for its exceedingly high quality.
This fine and large-scale portrait is signed and inscribed: manifre de Dihl & Gd and was painted in circa 1801.
He was employed as a painter at both Sèvres and Dihl and Guérhard; a Parisian firm, established in 1781, which enjoyed the protection of the Duc D'Angouleme and was celebrated for its exceedingly high quality.
This fine and large-scale portrait is signed and inscribed: manifre de Dihl & Gd and was painted in circa 1801.