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Ary Scheffer
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Ary Scheffer
- Portrait de Marie-Joséphine Souham, Duchesse d'Elchingen
- Huile sur toile
- 97 x 68 cm ; 38 1/8 by 26 3/4 in
Provenance
Resté chez les descendants du modèle
Exhibited
Oeuvres de Ary Scheffer exposées au profit de la caisse de secours de l'Association des Artistes, peintres, sculpteurs, architectes et dessinateurs, 26 boulevard des Italiens, Paris, Mai 1859, n°31
Literature
Marthe Kolb, Ary Scheffer et son temps, Paris, 1937, pp. 169, 491
Leo Ewals, Ary Scheffer, sa Vie et son Oeuvre, Nimègue, 1987, p. 387
Leo Ewals, Ary Scheffer, sa Vie et son Oeuvre, Nimègue, 1987, p. 387
Condition
The visual in the catalogue is too white and the painting is in reality slightly more yellow.
Under UV light, the painting appears in very good condition. Minor retouches are visible on the lower left. Two or three retouches are scattered in the backgrounds and on the model's neck.
The painting would benefit from a small cleaning.
"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
Ce portrait, exécuté en 1832, représente Marie-Joséphine Souham (1801-1889), fille du Général Souham. Elle épousa en 1833 Michel-Louis-Félix Ney, fils du Maréchal Ney, deuxième duc d'Elchingen et Général lui-même. Le tableau avait pour pendant un portrait de Michel-Louis-Félix Ney, de même taille, exécuté en 1836 et exposé dans l'exposition ci-dessous, n°36.