Jean-Baptiste-Édouard Detaille

Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May 13, 1892, lot 16;
Sotheby's, New York, January 12, 1974, lot 65;
Sotheby's, New York, October 13, 1978, lot 217;
Acquired from the above sale.

Paris, La Société du Panorama National de la rue de Berri, 1882;
Tampa, The Tampa Museum, Call to Arms!: Édouard Detaille and His Contemporaries, January 18-March 29, 1981;
New York, The Forbes Magazine Galleries, 1870: The Big Picture,
April 25-September 25, 1989.

François Robichon, Édouard Detaille: Un Siècle de Gloire Militaire, Paris, 2007, p. 47, illustrated.

The canvas is lined. The surface of the work is in overall good condition. There are 2 repaired tears. There are some small areas of paint cracking. Under UV; evidence of some retouching in the body.
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.
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Please see the catalogue note to Lot 491 describing the Panorama of the Battle of Champigny.