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JOSEPH-DÉSIRÉ COURT | Presumed portrait of Miss White
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Joseph-Désiré Court
- Presumed portrait of Miss White
- Signed and dated centre right Court 1838
- Oil on canvas
- 130 x 97 cm ; 51 1/8 x 38 1/8 in.
Provenance
Henri Vezzani Collection, Château de Champigny-sur-Veude (Indre-et-Loire) 1938 - 1957.
Exhibited
Probably 1838 Salon, Paris, n° 361, titled Portrait de miss W.
Probably 1838 Salon, Lyon, n°79 bis, titled Portrait de Mademoiselle W.
Probably 1838 Salon, Lyon, n°79 bis, titled Portrait de Mademoiselle W.
Condition
Very good overall condition. Relined. Under UV light : Some thin craquelures filled in places. A number of small repaints scattered on the canvas. In a beautiful period frame.
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"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
We would like to thank Mr. Jean-Loup Leguay for the information he kindly provided on this lot which will be included in his forthcoming catalogue raisonné.