Lot 138
  • 138

FRENCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1780 | Fête galante

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • French School
  • Fête galante
  • Bodycolour on vellum, laid on card, silver mount, green shagreen case, with plush lining;bears signature and date: Lioux de Savignac f 1781
  • 71 by 91 mm.

Provenance

Sale, Geneva, Sotheby's, 15 November 1994, lot 6

Literature

Lemoine-Bouchard, 2002, p. 117;
Lemoine-Bouchard, 2008, p. 358

Condition

Some re-touching of the clouds in the sky, otherwise good.
"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."