Lot 46
  • 46

Jean-Michel Moreau, called Moreau Le Jeune

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jean-Michel Moreau, called Moreau Le Jeune
  • Three erotic scenes
  • All pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk, within brown ink framing lines;
    all signed in pen and brown ink: J.M.Moreau le Jeune and one dated: 1789;
    each sheet inscribed and numbered, verso: Le Chatouillement 242, L'avant-goût 243 and L'achèvement 244

Condition

All three drawings are hinged along their upper edge to a card backing, but are otherwise free. There is some very minor discoloration to the sheets and a small, diagonal crease to the lower left corner of L'avant-goût. Otherwise in very fine condition with the medium fresh and vibrant throughout. Sold in a modern painted frame.
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Catalogue Note

Only one illustrated. To view other works in this lot, go to sothebys.com