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FERDINAND-VICTOR-EUGÈNE DELACROIX | Study of the Frépillon sky
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Suiveur de Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863)
- Study of the Frépillon sky
- Pastel on paper
- 19,5 x 24 cm ; 7 5/8 by 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
Posthumous sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 29 February 1864,part of n°664 (lot of 27 albums and sketchbooks) ;
Former Alfred Robaut Collection ;
Very probably offered by the above to Adrien Demont ;
Virginie Demont-Breton and Adrien Demont Collection ;
Thence by descent
Former Alfred Robaut Collection ;
Very probably offered by the above to Adrien Demont ;
Virginie Demont-Breton and Adrien Demont Collection ;
Thence by descent
Condition
- thin matter in some areas - a few minor traces are scattered on the surface, probably due to the paper's irregularity - a minor scratch is barely visible on the right 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."
Catalogue Note
Delacroix enjoyed sketching things as he saw them, and always carried a sketchbook with him. He often used watercolor, but preferred pastel, which was a faster medium to work with.
He went to Frépillon several times : his aunt, Félicité Longroy, wife of Henri Riesener, had retired there when her husband died in 1828.
This pastel belonged to Alfred Robaut, who most probably offered it to Adrien Demont, painter and son-in-law to Jules Breton.
We would like to thank the Galerie Brame et Lorenceau for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work and for writing the French note. An authentication letter dated April 10th 2017 will be delivered to the buyer.
He went to Frépillon several times : his aunt, Félicité Longroy, wife of Henri Riesener, had retired there when her husband died in 1828.
This pastel belonged to Alfred Robaut, who most probably offered it to Adrien Demont, painter and son-in-law to Jules Breton.
We would like to thank the Galerie Brame et Lorenceau for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work and for writing the French note. An authentication letter dated April 10th 2017 will be delivered to the buyer.