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Louis Joseph Watteau, dit Watteau de Lille
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis Joseph Watteau, dit Watteau de Lille
- Le marchand ambulant;Le marchand d'étain
- Signé en bas à gauche F. Watteau / 1779
Huile sur panneau, une paire
Louis Joseph Watteau, called Watteau de Lille ; The peddler, The tin merchant ; Oil on panel, a pair ; Signed and dated lower left
Condition
To the naked eye:
The paintings are in overall very good condition.
They are painted on oak panels made with one non cradle plank.
On the reverse of one of the panel there is a mark of an old support piece of wood.
They have a slightly dirty varnish.
Beautiful texture and impasto.
Under UV lamp:
Some traces of green old varnish.
On one of them we remark a restoration along the right edge (due to the friction of a previous frame).
"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."