Lot 308
- 308
Jacques Antoine Vallin
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques Antoine Vallin
- Portrait presumed to be of Conte Tadini Buoninsegni Tobler
- signed Vallin right
- oil on canvas
- 161 by 128cm., 63½ by 50½in.
Literature
Illustrated Pier Paolo Colonna, Empire, passionnément, Architectural Digest (Fr. ed.), April 11 1989, p. 36
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The figure is in good condition. There are a few areas of retouching: a 10cm vertical area in the top right addressing an old repaired tear, 2 further repairs along the right edge and a larger area of retouching in the table cloth in the lower right addressing some old paint flaking (there is also a tiny spot of paint loss in this area, visible to the naked eye). Held in a plain coved gilt wood frame
"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
The identity of the sitter is based upon an inscription on the reverse of the work. Whether this refers to the sitter or prior owner is unclear.