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Jean Cousin the Younger
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Cousin the Younger
- persephone picking flowers as pluto passes in his chariot, with cupid aiming his arrow in the distance
- Pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white (oxidised) over black chalk, squared for transfer in black chalk;
bears attribution, verso: Luca Giordano
Provenance
R.P. Roupell (L.2234)
Condition
There are two small repaired tears at the centre of the right edge, and a small hole near the centre of the left margin. A diagonal crease across the lower right corner, and a little surface dirt. All minor, however, and the drawing is in very good 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
Persephone was picking flowers in a meadow when Pluto, inflamed by Cupid's arrow, fell in love with her and carried her off in his chariot to the Underworld. The attribution to Jean Cousin has been confirmed to the present owner by Sylvie Beguin, on the basis of a photograph.