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French School, 18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Recto: Decorative design with jays' and peacocks' feathers, butterflies, apples and a ribbonverso: A rococo ornamental design with plants and feathers
- Watercolour and gouache (recto and verso)
Provenance
McRoberts and Tunnard Limited, London;
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet
Exhibited
New York, The American Federation of Arts, Old Master Drawings from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Francis Avnet, 1968, no. 77 (as Jean-Baptiste Pillement)
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. There is a considerable amount of foxing on both recto and verso. There is an area of abrasion upper left corner, recto. The colors have remained fresh.
Sold in decorative gilded 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.