- 598
Jules Breton
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jules Breton
- Brittany Washerwoman
- signed Jules Breton and dated 1865 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 14 1/2 by 11 1/2 in.; 36.8 by 29.2 cm.
Provenance
Callan Fine Art, New Orleans.
Condition
The canvas is lined. The surface of the work is in overall very good condition. No apparent issues. Under UV; heavy strengthening and masking varnish.
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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
The present work is one of a series of paintings by Breton completed during his first summer visit to Douarnenez, Brittany in 1865. The identity of the model remains unkown but she does appear drawn in a similar pose in the artists sketch book. Unlike Breton's sunfilled compositions of laundresses on the Brittany seashore, the present work is set behind the beach in the dark woods. Here the artist captures how the forest's filtered light highlights the laundress' white bonnet, tanned face, and strong hands in contrast with the darker tones of her blue apron, red linens and the green and grey landscape.