- 159
Emile Friant
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Emile Friant
- voyage a l'infini
- signed and dated E. Friant 99 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 150 by 120cm., 59 by 47¼in.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There are scattered spots of retouching visible under ultra-violet light, notably along teh extreme edges of the work. This work is overall in good condition, clean and ready to hang.
"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
Painted in 1899, the present work juxtaposes man-made technology with the all-encompassing grandeur of nature. The hot-air balloon, and its single human cargo, is overwhelmed by the tumultuous clouds and the pristine brightness of the setting sun. The clouds' outlines follow the curves and angles of tumbling women, all focusing on the foreign object that the hot-air balloon represents. The ambiguous and intensely personal dream imagery seen in this work is indicative of the influence of Symbolism at the turn of the century.