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Georges Mathieu
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Georges Mathieu
- Alliance du 20 Mars 1571
- signé et daté 59; titré au dos
- huile sur toile
- 200 x 123 cm; 78 3/4 x 48 7/16 in.
- Exécuté en 1959.
Provenance
Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste et transmis par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is more vivid in the original, especially in the green impastos.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. Slight superficial stretcher marks are visible along the four edges. Four indents are visible under close inspection - one located at the extremity of the lower left corner that has been carefully retouched . Pinhead sized paint loss located 3.5 cm from the left edge and 53 cm from the upper edge. Two minor retouchings, one located 12 cm from the left edge and 54 cm from the upper edge and the other 18.5 cm from the left edge and 30 cm from the upper edge, are only visible under very close inspection. Under UV light, eight minor retouchings are visible along the right edge approximately between 70 cm and 100 cm from the upper edge.
This work is in 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
« Heureux le siècle, heureuse la journée
Où des Germains le sang très ancien
S'est remêlé avec le sang troyen
Par le bienfait d'un heureux hyménée… »
(Pierre de Ronsard, Programme du cortège des noces de Charles IX et Elisabeth d’Autriche, 20 mars 1571)
Où des Germains le sang très ancien
S'est remêlé avec le sang troyen
Par le bienfait d'un heureux hyménée… »
(Pierre de Ronsard, Programme du cortège des noces de Charles IX et Elisabeth d’Autriche, 20 mars 1571)