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Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Pillement
- Landscape with figures near a large rock;Landscape with figures gathering wood
- Both black and brown chalk and gray wash within pen and black ink framing lines;
Landscape with figures gathering wood: bears initials in pen and brown ink, lower center: JB.
Provenance
Gerard Pereire, until 1969,
when acquired by the present owner
when acquired by the present owner
Condition
Both laid down and window mounted. Window mounts glued down to edges of the mount below. Landscape with figures near a large rock: Sheet has suffered some discoloration. Brown staining, mainly concentrated in the upper right corner. There is a more prominent circular brown stain located in the house on the right side. Medium still strong.
Landscape with figures gathering wood: Sheet is quite yellow and has suffered quite a lot of discoloration in comparison to its pair. Medium still strong despite discoloration of paper.
Both sold in carved and gilded frames.
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.