- 78
Meiffren Conte
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Meiffren Conte
- A still life with an ornate silver gilt ewer, a silver gilt jewellery casket, shells, oranges and a pomegranate, all arranged on a partly draped stone ledge
- oil on canvas
Condition
The actual painting is deeper in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas appears to be unlined. There are a few tiny paint losses lower left and centre left, and two larger ones in the lemon and in the upper centre, as is visible in the catalogue. There's a fine craquelure throughout which is further beginning to lift in some areas. The paint surface is somewhat abraded in the background and is under a very dirty layer of varnish. Discoloured scattered retouchings are visible in the background, in the drapery and in the lemons. Inspection under UV light reveals additional strengthening in the lemons and pome granates and in the lower half of the ewer.
Offered in a decorative gilt plaster and wood frame with a few damages. (MW)
"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 silver gilt ewer can be seen in several paintings by Conte, suggesting that the painter owned the piece himself. See for example a work sold, London, Sotheby's, 14 December 2000, lot 210, as well as that reproduced in C. Salvi La nature morte en France au XVIIe siècle, Tournai 2000, p. 149.