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BERNARD BOUTET DE MONVEL | Portrait of Marcel Laffon
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Boutet De Monvel
- Portrait of Marcel Laffon
- Signé en bas à droite BERNARD / B. DE MONVEL
- Huile sur toile
- 65 x 51 cm ; 25 5/8 by 20 in.
Condition
original canvas; a few little retouches scattered across the surface; a few thin wear in some areas, especially on the trousers; in some other places the layer of paint is thin (probably willingly), especially in the trees; irregular drips of varnish visible, of which some fluoresce under UV light; 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
Marcel-Marie-Emile Laffon (1897 - 1976), banquier, fils de Gustave Laffon (1864-1918) directeur du Comptoir national d'escompte notamment à Roubaix puis à Nice, reprendra les affaires de son père à la mort de ce dernier.
Marié à Renée Célérier (1898-1966), Marcel Laffon vivait entre son hôtel particulier du 18 rue de la Ferme à Neuilly-sur-Seine et son château de Quincoubre à Pleudihen dans les Côtes d'Armor.
C'est devant la façade de son hôtel particulier aujourd'hui détruit que pose ici Marcel Laffon, assis sur l'une des douze chaises de la salle à manger parisienne de Bernard Boutet de Monvel (cf. Collection Boutet de Monvel, Sotheby's, Paris, 5 & 6 avril 2016, lot 77) et accoudé à un guéridon tripode d'époque Charles X ayant également appartenu au peintre (même vente, lot 121).
Marié à Renée Célérier (1898-1966), Marcel Laffon vivait entre son hôtel particulier du 18 rue de la Ferme à Neuilly-sur-Seine et son château de Quincoubre à Pleudihen dans les Côtes d'Armor.
C'est devant la façade de son hôtel particulier aujourd'hui détruit que pose ici Marcel Laffon, assis sur l'une des douze chaises de la salle à manger parisienne de Bernard Boutet de Monvel (cf. Collection Boutet de Monvel, Sotheby's, Paris, 5 & 6 avril 2016, lot 77) et accoudé à un guéridon tripode d'époque Charles X ayant également appartenu au peintre (même vente, lot 121).
Nous remercions Monsieur Stéphane-Jacques Addade d'avoir aimablement confirmé l'authenticité de cette oeuvre et d'avoir rédigé sa notice. Un photo-certificat daté du 1er juillet 2017 sera délivré à l'acquéreur.