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Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
- King David playing the harp
- Black, red and white chalk with pencil on light brown paper;
signed with monogram and dated: DB 1792
Provenance
Collection Depierres Le Beuffe (according to inscription verso);
C de Jonge (bears his collector's mark, not in Lugt, lower right and his inscription verso);
sale, Paris, Rieunier & Bailly-Pommery, 20 December 1994, lot 31
Condition
The sheet has been laid down on a thicker piece of card for support. The medium remains fresh. There is a crease in the paper towards the top of the man's head and there is a small nick to the paper at the the top left margin.
"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."