- 83
JEAN BAPTISTE SOYER | Portrait of a gentleman seated at a desk, circa 1785
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a gentleman seated at a desk, circa 1785
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, set in an ormolu frame
- 76 mm. Diam.
Provenance
Sale, London, Christie's, 15 October 1996, no. 203
Exhibited
Lausanne, 1999-2000, no. 27
Literature
Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 408, pl. 144 (as Louis André Fabre);
Jaegy, et al., 2017, p. 43-35 (as Soyer)
Jaegy, et al., 2017, p. 43-35 (as Soyer)
Condition
Overall very good, some of the gum arabic on the chair beginning to craze.
"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."