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Louis-Jean Desprez
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis-Jean Desprez
- Masaniello harangant le peuple de Naples sur la place du marché des Carmes
- Plume et encre grise et noire, et lavis gris avec touches d'aquarelle sur traits de crayon noir
- 225 x 340 mm ; 8 7/8 by 13 3/8 in
Condition
Laid down. There is a brown stain located at the upper margin in the centre (the stain expands out onto the mount and border). There are a few smaller light brown stains in the centre of the sheet and one at the right margin, towards the upper right corner. Slight surface dirt. Otherwise medium remains strong and vibrant. Sold framed.
Dessin contrecollé. Tache brune près du bord supérieur au centre, la tache se répend sur le montage et le bord. Il y a quelques petites taches marrons au centre de la feuile et une à sur le bord droit vers le coin supérieur gauche. Quelques salissures de surface. Le médium reste fort et vibrant dans l'ensemble.
"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
This intense and powerful drawing depicts the revolt against the rule of Habsburg Spain in Naples in 1647. It shows Mansaniello, an Italian fisherman, who became leader of the revolts, stirring the crowds in the Piazza del Mercato, Naples.
Desprez studied in Paris under the draughtsman and engraver Charles Nicolas Cochin. His early works shows the influence of the etchings of Stefano della Bella and Jacques Callot. Shortly after being awarded the Grand Prix de Rome in 1777, he was commissioned to help with the illustrations to the Abbé de Saint-Non's Voyage Pittoresque, ou description des royaumes de Naples et de Sicile, along with a number of other young French artists, including Claude Louis Châtelet.