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Jean-Louis-André-Théodore Gericault
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Louis-André-Théodore Gericault
- Etude de femme pour le trio érotique (recto) ; Le combat d'Hercule et Hippolita, reine des Amazones (verso)
- Crayon noir sur papier
- 12,8 x 20,6 cm ; 5 by 8 in
Provenance
Le peintre Maurice Poirson (1850 - 1882) ;
Paul Poirson, demi-frère du précédent ;
Resté chez les descendants
Paul Poirson, demi-frère du précédent ;
Resté chez les descendants
Condition
The drawing is in good condition. The sheet is stuck on the mount by the 4 edges. The paper of the front side is slightly darker than on the photography of the catalogue. A few foxings are scattered on the front and on the reverse. There is an old stain on the left edge (visible on the photography).
"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 recto de ce dessin est le seul dessin préparatoire connu pour la Scène érotique , (Getty Museum, Malibu-cf, Germain Bazin, Théodore Géricault. Etude critique, documents et catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1990, vol.VII, n°2769, reproduit p.284 ). Datable autour de 1816-1817, il présente quelques variantes par rapport à la femme allongée dans le tableau : son bras droit est replié et elle regarde vers le haut. Le drap qui la recouvre dans le tableau est suggéré dans le dessin, laissant apparaître son corps par transparence. Le thème d'Hercule traité au verso évoque les nombreuses études sur la vie d'Hercule que Géricault fit pendant son déjour à Rome en 1816 et 1817.