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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
- Portrait de Madame Chesneau
- Dédicacé, signé et daté au milieu à droite Souvenir d'amitié offert à Madame Chesneau J Bte Carpeaux 14 avril 1867 ; Porte au dos une étiquette de l'éditeur- imprimeur Lasseron-Dehon & co, Valenciennes, avec une date 15 août-26 septembre , et une inscription Valenciennes
- Fusain avec rehauts de craie blanche sur papier beige
- 59 x 44 cm ; 23 1/4 by 17 1/3 in
Provenance
Collection Lefrancq, Valenciennes
Exhibited
150 ans de dessins, galerie Bernheim 1952, n°14 ;
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux 1827 - 1875, Petit Palais, Paris, 1955 - 1956, n°193 ;
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, Musée des Ponchettes, Nice, 1956, n°119 ;
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, sa famille et ses amis, Musée Roybet-Fould, Courbevoie 20 novembre 1975 - 15 janvier 1976
Condition
The photography in the catalogue is brighter than the drawing itself. A few moldings, visible on the photoghraphy, appear on the upper part of the work. Very minor foxings are visible around the left eye. No tear are visible under naked eye. The work appears is a good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Madame Chesneau était l'épouse d'Ernest-Alfred Chesneau (1833 - 1890) historien d'art et critique d'art qui écrivit le premier grand ouvrage de référence sur Carpeaux en 1880. Un portrait de leur fils Emilien est conservé au Musée d'Orsay (Cf. catalogue de l'exposition Carpeaux peintre, Valenciennes, 8 octobre 1999 - 3 janvier 2000, p. 237)