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Etienne Bouhot
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Etienne Bouhot
- View of the Maison Bellechasse, rue Saint Dominique, Paris
- signed and dated lower left: Bouhot. 1824.
- oil on original canvas
Exhibited
Paris, Salon, 1824, no. 232 ("Vue de la maison Bellechasse, rue Saint Dominique").
Condition
The canvas is unlined. This work is in overall very good condition and retains most, if not all original detailing. A slightly dirty varnish covers the picture. A few small retouches are perceptible in the bottom of the work, otherwise there are none to speak of. With a fresh varnish the painting will be ready to hang. In a carved gilt wood 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Buhot is best known for his architectural views of Paris. Numerous examples of his work can be found in the collection of the Musée Carnavalet. He eventually became the Director of the Drawing Academy in Semur where he died in 1862.