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Jean-Louis Prévost, called le Jeune
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Louis Prévost, called le Jeune
- A still life of roses, tulips, peonies, stocks, carnations, poppies and other flowers in a terracotta vase on a marble ledge
- signed lower left: JL. Prevost le Jeune
- oil on canvas
Provenance
With the Heim Gallery, Paris and New York, 1976-8.
Exhibited
Paris, Charpentier Gallery, Natures-Mortes Françaises du XVIIe siècle à nos jours, December 1951, no. 115;
Paris, Galerie Heim, Le Choix de L'Amateur, 6 June – 31 July 1975, no. 42.
Literature
M. and F. Faré, La vie silencieuse en France: La nature morte au XVIIIe siècle, Fribourg 1976, pp. 294-5, fig. 478.
Condition
The catalogue illustartion is representative. The signed canvas has been relined. The paint surface is secure and clean, though abraded in areas. Scattered retouchings and strengthenings can be made out under UV lgiht. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame in fair condition.
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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."