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Manner of Jean Antoine Watteau
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Antoine Watteau
- A young gallant in a landscape surrounded by garlands;A young lady in a landscape surrounded by garlands;
- a pair, both oil on canvas, unlined
Condition
The canvases are both unlined. The picture with the gentleman has one patched hole and three unrestored damages as visible in the catalogue illustration. Both canvases have scattered small areas of paint loss and are quite dirty. There appear to be scattered retouchings. Offered in matching painted cream wood frames in fair 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
The former is derived from Watteau's original composition, "L'Indifférent" ('The indifferent lover') in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (see M. Grasselli & P. Rosenberg, Watteau, Washington 1984, pp. 391-2, cat. no. 59, reproduced).