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JACQUES-JOSEPH LECURIEUX | The shower of phenomenal sheep
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques-Joseph Lecurieux
- The shower of phenomenal sheep
- Signed towards lower right Lecurieux
- Oil on canvas
- 65,5 x 81,5 cm ; 25 3/4 by 32 in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, New York, 8 May 1998, lot 71 ;
Sale, Le Touquet, 23 May 1999, lot 19 ;
Galerie Thierry Mercier, Paris ;
Purchased at the above by the current owner
Sale, Le Touquet, 23 May 1999, lot 19 ;
Galerie Thierry Mercier, Paris ;
Purchased at the above by the current owner
Condition
- original canvas - slighlty dirty - matter thin in some areas - thin scratches lower left - under UV light, a few small retouches by the borders and on minor chips missing scattered on the surface
"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
Lecurieux is mostly known for his historical and religious scenes and for his portraits. He painted a few genre scenes, like our painting, or Le petit chaperon rouge exhibited at the 1834 Salon, n°736.