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Louis-Philippe Crépin
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Louis-Philippe Crépin
- Le combat du "Lys" et de la "Gloire" contre le "Cumberland"
- Signé et daté en bas à gauche L.P.Crépin 1827
Porte au verso un n°2487 - Huile sur toile
- 146,5 x 114 cm ; 57 1/2 by 45 in
Provenance
Acquis par le trisaïeul du propriétaire actuel, entrepreneur à Brest, au XIXe siècle, probablement dans les années 1860.
Exhibited
Salon, Paris, 1827, n°244
Condition
Under naked eye: the painting is very dirty. It is on its original canvas
Under UV light: the painting appears under a thick varnish . No repaint visible apart form a small retouched dent in the hull of the Cumberland. Several minor retouches are scattered over the surface and along the edge. Very 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
Le combat naval eut lieu en octobre 1707, lors de la guerre de succession d'Espagne: il oppose la frégate la "Gloire" et le vaisseau français le" Lys", commandé par Duguay-Trouin, au vaisseau anglais le "Cumberland". Crépin montre le moment où le contre-maître du "Lys", Honorat Toscan, parvenu jusqu'au pavillon ennemi, vient d'en couper la drisse et se jette à la mer pour échapper aux ennemis.
Louis-Philippe Crépin, marin dans sa jeunesse, étudia la peinture avec Joseph Vernet, Regnault et Hubert Robert. Il se spécialisa dans la peinture de combats navals et fut, avec Théodore Gudin, l'un des premiers peintres attachés au Ministère de la Marine (il possédait un atelier dans ce ministère).
Louis-Philippe Crépin, marin dans sa jeunesse, étudia la peinture avec Joseph Vernet, Regnault et Hubert Robert. Il se spécialisa dans la peinture de combats navals et fut, avec Théodore Gudin, l'un des premiers peintres attachés au Ministère de la Marine (il possédait un atelier dans ce ministère).