- 298A
Circle of Jean Baptiste Huët
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Baptiste Huët
- Cattle and Sheep driven by Peasants - a sketch
- oil on paper, laid down on canvas
- 13 1/8 by 19 7/8 in.
- 33.5 by 50.5 cm.
Provenance
Mauerbach Depository, Austria, from where transferred to the Federation of Austrian Jewish Communities
By whom sold, Vienna, Mak-Österreichisches Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Christie's, October 29, 1996, lot 103, for ATS69,000, where acquired by the present collector.
By whom sold, Vienna, Mak-Österreichisches Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Christie's, October 29, 1996, lot 103, for ATS69,000, where acquired by the present collector.
Condition
The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
This oil on paper has been mounted onto linen and is in beautiful condition. The paint layer has been cleaned and varnished. There are practically no retouches and the delicate paint layer is in lovely condition throughout. We recommend no further restoration.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.