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Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Still life of a songbird and butterflies, with mice eating walnuts and flowers in a vase on a stone ledge
- oil on canvas
- 32.5 by 28 cm.
Provenance
Private collection, France;
With Newhouse Galleries, New York, by 1995, from whom acquired by the present owner.
With Newhouse Galleries, New York, by 1995, from whom acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has an old lining that has not overly pressed the paint surface, which is stable with an even and only slightly discoloured varnish. There are no major damages visible. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals only a handful of very tiny retouchings, but otherwise there is very little restoration work and the painting is in overall untouched and original condition. Offered in a simple carved and gilt wood frame in 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
When with Newhouse Galleries, New York, Professor Hal Opperman had dated this painting to 1712/13 (as per Newhouse Galleries cataloguing, 1995).