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Henri-Pierre Danloux
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Henri-Pierre Danloux
- Portrait of an elegant lady in profile, wearing a hat
- Black chalk and stumping, heightened with white and touches of brown wash, within black chalk framing lines
Condition
Laid down on an old board and seemingly covered with an old mount that is integral to the work. There is some very slight discoloration to the edges of the sheet, possibly as a result of an old mount. The medium remains very fresh throughout this attractive work. Sold in a giltwood frame.
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.
Catalogue Note
Similar in style to the character portraits executed and popularised by Cochin and Saint Aubin, Danloux has successfully employed the stumping technique to produce a broad range of tones, creating subtle variations of light and dark effects across the figure. This portrait appears to have been drawn in London, after the artist fled there in 1791, following the Revolution.