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Paul Jouve
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Jouve
- "Lion"
- with painted signature Jouve
- oil on board
- 24 x 38 1/2 inches
Provenance
Le Sphinx Gallery, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1994
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1994
Literature
Paul Vitry, "Paul Jouve," Art et Décoration, May 1914, pp. 166-167 (for related works on paper)
Felix Marcilhac, Paul Jouve: Peintre, Sculpteur, Animalier 1878-1973, Paris, 2005, pp. 140 and 194-195 (for related paintings)
Felix Marcilhac, Paul Jouve: Peintre, Sculpteur, Animalier 1878-1973, Paris, 2005, pp. 140 and 194-195 (for related paintings)
Condition
Please note this work is oil on board. The surface of the work is in overall excellent condition. There is a thick application of paint in the body of the lion. A minute pin-point size discoloration to the top center edge of the work. Apparent pencil marks in the lower left and lower right corners. When examined under UV, the surface with heavy masking varnish. This work is being sold in an ornately decorated period frame. The gilt wood frame with minor surface scratches, gentle rubbing, a few occasional minor discolorations and some surface dirt to the recessed portions. In person, this painting presents strongly with great presence and detail.
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.