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Gaspard Dughet, called Gaspard Poussin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Gaspard Dughet, called Gaspard Poussin
- A landscape with a river running through a forest, a shepherd and his flock resting on the bank
- Black chalk heightened with white chalk on light blue paper, on two joined sheets of paper;
bears old pencil attribution on the backing sheet: [W]aterloo and inscription, only partly legible: Woo.....pond & sheep
Provenance
George Clausen (L.539);
with Wheeler and Son, Ltd., London, 1963;
Denys Sutton, London,
by descent to the present owner
with Wheeler and Son, Ltd., London, 1963;
Denys Sutton, London,
by descent to the present owner
Condition
Laid down. Paper has slightly discoloured at the join and at the top of the sheet. There are two vertical slightly darker grey lines. One appears to be at the top a defect of the paper nearby running from the top, a tear of about two centimeters. Other smaller tears at the top margin and a tiny pinpoint loss. A small tear also at the bottom margin
"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
This composition contains elements familiar from Dughet's paintings: tree-lined river banks, waterfall and shepherd with a flock, but the scene is quite enclosed, without the distant vista familiar from his paintings. This could indicate it was a study made on the spot. Similar drawings in black chalk on blue paper are in Düsseldorf1 and the British Museum.2
1. Inv. nos. FP 4709, FP 4721; C. Klemm, Gaspard Dughet und die Ideale Landscaft, exhib. cat., Düsseldorf, Goethe-Museum, 1981, nos. 19, 20
2. Inv. nos. 1946-7-13-1153, 1946-7-13-1120; Gaspard Dughet, exhib. cat., London, Kenwood, 1980, nos. 37, 38