D'après Ennemond Alexandre Petitot

- l'époux : laid down on a mount. Tear in the lower right section. areas of abrasion. - la mariée : laid down on a mount. scattered brown stains throughout. - la bergère : laid down on a mount. Several losses to the left margin. number of tears. red chalk fairly strong. -le berger: laid down. few tiny brown stains in the upper section. red chalk fairly strong.
"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."

Ces quatre sanguines sont inspirées de la série de neuf gravures de Benigno Bossi, Mascarade à la grecque, qui elles-mêmes étaient d'après des dessins originaux de Petitot qui détournaient avec ironie des éléments ornementaux classiques.
Nous présentons quatre dessins d'après cette série : La mariée à la grecque, L'époux à la grecque, La bergère à la grecque et Le berger à la grecque.