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Jean-Baptiste Lallemand
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Lallemand
- A pair of Roman capriccios with ancient ruins: A) A view of a ruined temple with washerwomenB) A view of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius and ancient ruins with a soldier and young lady in the foreground
- Both gouache;
A) signed, very faintly, on top of the frieze fragment, lower centre: lalle....(?)
B) signed in the centre of the architectural oval motif: Lallem / f
Condition
A) Laid down. A number of losses and cracks in the medium. Some of these appear to have been made up/ filled in, this is visible in the lower right corner of the sheet. Also notable losses at the upper right corner in the sky. Overall the colours remain fresh and overall image still strong.
Sold in a carved gilded wood frame
B) Laid down. Lower margin made up with thin strip of paper. A number of losses and cracks in pigment and areas that have been filled in. Colours in general are strong.
Sold in a carved and gilded 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. 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
Jean-Baptiste Lallemand produced a large amount of work in both gouache and watercolour, predominantly in the landscape genre. His compositions focus more on the picturesque and are fantasy concoctions rather than being archaeologically exact. His penchant for depicting ancient ruins was inspired by his soujourn in Rome in 1747. Lallemand was particularly influenced by Gian Paolo Panini, whom he met whilst in Italy, but he also greatly admired the work of Claude Lorrain and Joseph Vernet.