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Marie-François-Firmin Girard
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Marie-François-Firmin Girard
- Le repas des volailles
- signed FIRMIN-GIRARD lower right
- oil on canvas
- 46.5 by 32.5cm., 18¼ by 12¾in.
Provenance
Sale: Antoine Ader, Paris, 21 March 2001, lot 152
Literature
Paul Girard, Firmin-Girard, par son petit-fils, Orléans, 1988, p. 24, no. 62, catalogued; p. 56, illustrated
Condition
The canvas has not been lined and is securely attached to a keyed wooden stretcher. There is some minor frame rubbing along the extreme right framing edge, and one minor spot of flaking is visible in the right of the extreme upper framing edge, also visible in the catalogue illustration. Ultra-violet light reveals an even layer of varnish and one small spot of cosmetic retouching, possibly addressing old flaking, in the roof top to the centre of the upper edge. Otherwise, this work appears to be in virtually original condition and is ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
Colours are somewhat less bright than in the catalogue illustration.
"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
Painted in 1882.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Patrick Faucheur, great-grandson of the artist, and Victoire Baron who will be including this in the forthcoming Firmin-Girard catalogue raisonné.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Patrick Faucheur, great-grandson of the artist, and Victoire Baron who will be including this in the forthcoming Firmin-Girard catalogue raisonné.