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Édouard-Henri-Théophile Pingret (1788-1875)
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Édouard-Henri-Théophile Pingret
- Procesión de la Virgen
- signed lower left
oil on canvas
- 23 1/4 by 34 7/8 in.
- 59.2 by 86 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, United States
Galerías Cristóbal, Mexico City
Private Collection, Mexico City
Galerías Cristóbal, Mexico City
Private Collection, Mexico City
Condition
The painting has been recently relined and cleaned. However, there is some light yellowing due to varnish oxidation in the upper right area of the painting, and slight overall craquelure. Under ultraviolet light, there appears to be inpainting in several areas, especially in the sky inn the upper right corner, and partially in the facade of the church. There is additional inpainting and restoration to the left side of the canvas which indicates that there might have been a tear at some point. However due to the relining, it is only visible as a continuous line that starts on the upper left side and crosses a large section until it ends in the middle of the work. The main groups of figures present little inpainting, not affecting any of the faces. The lower border also has extensive inpainting which covers much of the signature. Very small bits of what might have been the original signature may be visible underneath the retouches. Overall in stable 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Edouard Pingret was a French nineteenth century painter who traveled to work in Mexico from 1850 to 1855. A student of Jean Louis David, Pingret gained great fame as one of the finest costumbrista painters, capturing the life and the customs and costumes of Mexico at this period.