Lot 68
- 68
French School, 18th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Venus instructing Cupid; A bacchante feeding grapes to the infant Bacchus
- a pair, both pastel on paper laid down on canvas
Provenance
Collection of Elizabeth Parke Firestone;
By whom sold, New York, Christie's, 22 March 1991, lot 640;
There purchased by the present owner.
By whom sold, New York, Christie's, 22 March 1991, lot 640;
There purchased by the present owner.
Condition
There are damages along the edges of both sheets. The first image has some retouched rubbing, as well as a repaired tear at the child's hip at lower left. The second pictures has long repaired tears in the upper corners and abrasions along those corners. Both sheets however present a strong image to the naked eye.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.