- 99
JEAN-BAPTISTE-CAMILLE COROT | Portrait of André Osmond
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
- Portrait of André Osmond
- Oil on canvas
- 40,5 x 32 cm ; 16 by 12 5/8 in.
Provenance
André Osmond Collection ;
Isidore Elie, cousin of the above ;
Thence by descent in the Elie family
Isidore Elie, cousin of the above ;
Thence by descent in the Elie family
Exhibited
Corot en Normandie, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Saint-Lô, 2008 (no catalogue) ;
Sur les pas de Corot et Millet, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Saint-Lô, 2010, illustrated p. 8 (as attributed to Corot) ;
Journée Corot, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, 21 October 2012
Sur les pas de Corot et Millet, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Saint-Lô, 2010, illustrated p. 8 (as attributed to Corot) ;
Journée Corot, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, 21 October 2012
Literature
Rodolphe Walter, Corot à Mantes, Paris, 1997, pp. 20-21 (as by an identified artist) ;
Martin Dieterle and Claire Lebeau, Corot, Sixième supplément, Paris, 2018, p. 39, n°37
Martin Dieterle and Claire Lebeau, Corot, Sixième supplément, Paris, 2018, p. 39, n°37
Condition
- original canvas - thin craquelures on the surface - under UV light, minor restoration spots are scattered on the surface - small restoration below the model's chin (on his collar), on his right eyebrow, on his right temple, and on his hair 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
André Osmond (1766-1837) was librarian for the duchesse de Berry and was also curator to the Bibliothèque Mazarine. André Osmond met Corot through his nephew, Abel Osmond (1794-1840). Corot regularly stayed at the Osmond's Château de la Motte, near Saint Lô : that is where he met the Elie family, cousin to the Osmond and to whom he offered a few paintings.
Martin Dieterle and Claire Lebeau believe the painting was executed circa 1834-36. Given the austere and academical technique here, and the model's age, we would rather say the painting was executed earlier, circa 1822-23.
Martin Dieterle and Claire Lebeau believe the painting was executed circa 1834-36. Given the austere and academical technique here, and the model's age, we would rather say the painting was executed earlier, circa 1822-23.