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JEAN PIERRE THIBOUST | Portrait of a mother and child
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a mother and child
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame;signed and dated lower right: Thiboust / 1798
- 73 mm. Diam.
Provenance
Maxime Hébert (1853-1945), Paris;
with Leo R. Schidlof (1886-1966), by 1957;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 March 1985, lot 158
with Leo R. Schidlof (1886-1966), by 1957;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 March 1985, lot 158
Literature
Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 428, no. 356
Condition
From 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock there is a curious zone of shading which is more likely to be artist's pediment then re-touching.
"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."