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Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix
- Seigneur à la cour de François Ier
- Signé en bas à gauche Eug. Delacroix
- Aquarelle et gouache sur papier
- 22,5 x 15,4 cm ; 8 3/4 by 6 in
(sous réserve de confirmation de l'authenticité de l'œuvre)
Provenance
Collection Frédéric Villot ;
Vente Villot, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 11 février 1865, n°18
Vente Villot, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 11 février 1865, n°18
Literature
Alfred Robaut, L'oeuvre complet de Eugène Delacroix, Charavay Frères éditeurs, Paris, 1885, n°298, p.83
Condition
The sheet has been attached to the mount along the lower quarter on the reverse. There is an inscription on the upper part of the reverse, apparently by Villot as mentioned in the cataloguing.
The sheet is a little sunned, however the work is otherwise in good overall condition, and the colours quite fresh.
Presented in a coved and fluted gilt frame, under glass.
The mount appears to be old and for conservation reasons it may be advisable to replace it.
The colours overall are less orange/warm in reality than in the catalogue illustration.
"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
Cette aquarelle représentant un seigneur richement vêtu de satin a été gravée par la suite à l'eau-forte par Delacroix en 1833. Il y aurait trois épreuves représentant ce seigneur, conformes au dessin d'origine. Une quatrième épreuve, toujours réalisée par Delacroix existe mais l'artiste l'a modifiée en y ajoutant à la pointe sèche un bras qui tient la bride d'un cheval ainsi que des cavaliers en arrière-plan.
Cette aquarelle gouachée figure dans la vente de Frédéric Villot, ami et collectionneur d'Eugène Delacroix en 1865. Des annotations de la main de Villot se trouvent au dos de la feuille.
Cette aquarelle gouachée figure dans la vente de Frédéric Villot, ami et collectionneur d'Eugène Delacroix en 1865. Des annotations de la main de Villot se trouvent au dos de la feuille.