Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Lassus

- small tear in the lower left ; - minor dirt traces scattered on the surface ; - the paper waves a bit on the upper border ; - the matter cracks a bit on the three figures discussing lower left ; - colors have very slightly faded; Very 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 1833, Lassus executed a series of four views of the Palais des Tuileries, which was presented at the 1833 Salon, n°2687, titled "Le Palais des Tuileries tel qu'il fut projeté et en partie exécuté en 1564 par Philibert Delorme pour Catherine de Médicis". The fourth view, titled "Vue perspective de cette façade", could be our composition. Another watercolor with the same dimension kept at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris, is inscribed "Façade générale du Palais des Tuileries côté du jardin projetée et en partie exécutée par Philibert-de-Lorme". It was given by Madame Lassus in 1857 to the State and then given to the museum. This replica was probably kept by the artist as a souvenir of his project.