Lot 126
  • 126

Attribué à Jean-Baptiste Deshays de Colleville

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Attribué à Jean-Baptiste Deshays de Colleville
  • Recto Diane au bain entourée de nymphes Verso Étude d'une ferme
  • Porte deux vieilles inscriptions au verso Anniball Carrache
  • Plume et encre brune et lavis (recto), crayon noir (verso)
  • 220 x 170 mm ; 8 5/8 x 6¾ in

Condition

Hinged at the upper left corner to a card backing. There is evidence of light foxing throughout the sheet as well as a small loss to the upper right corner and a small tear to the lower half of the left edge and a small nick to the lower half of the right edge. There is a small pin prick hole to the upper centre and four very slight old horizontal creases to the sheet. The verso shows the signs of where the sheet has previously been hinged down, with old adhesive marks to each corner. The medium itself remains fresh and vibrant throughout. 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. 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."