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French School, circa 1800
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- studies of drapery on a seated monk
- Black chalk and stumping heightened with white chalk, on blue paper
Provenance
Sale, New York, Sotheby's 16 January 1986, lot 230 (as French School, early 19th Century)
Condition
Hinged at top to mount. Stains from old mount around all four edges, especially bottom and top. Bottom left corner made up. Two small spots at bottom edge.
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
Although this drawing had a traditional attribution to Lepicié and has some affinities with the work of Louis Galloche,1 it seems by a slightly later hand.
1. See London, Christie's, 4 July 1989, lots 119-121